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A 2022 study of 317 trans youths discovered that after an average of five years of socially transitioning only 2.5 percent of participants ended up desisting and identifying as cisgender.

From Slate • May 2, 2023

Here, he knew, Mac had made his gallant stand, desisting only after his instinct told him Jane had fled to safety.

From Sunlight Patch by Harris, Credo Fitch

Although Radonic had come back, still Vranic, far from desisting from his suit, became always more pressing; for he seemed quite sure that she would never speak to her husband against him.

From The Pobratim A Slav Novel by Jones, P.

Lucy exclaimed, desisting from her occupation of opening books and turning over music; "for you can tell us all about Nola and her love story."

From The Galaxy, April, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—April, 1877.—No. 4. by Various

“This here’s the man you want to meet, I guess,” panted the old woman, desisting at length in her use of the poker.

From Ruth Fielding at Lighthouse Point Nita, the Girl Castaway by Emerson, Alice B.