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ceases

  • present tense form
    of cease (3rd person singular).
    cease
    verb (used without object)
    to stop; discontinue.

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Researchers refer to this phenomenon as Goodhart’s law: “When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure.”

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

If exchange ceases to be reciprocal, the entire relationship changes.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 7, 2026

The former requires all persons to respect the criminal and civil law while in a foreign nation, but ceases to bind them on their departure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

If a child isn’t acting exactly how a parent or caretaker would prefer at any moment, is that the barrier where our love for them ceases, even momentarily?

From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026

The Commander opens his eyes, notices, frowns, ceases to notice.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood