cease
verb (used without object)
to stop; discontinue.
have ceased
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present perfectof cease.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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P&G’s report showed more than $100 million in profits but no taxes in Luxembourg; in a footnote, the company said it offset profits there with prior-year losses and that its Luxembourg operations have ceased.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
The most notable gatherings took place in the capital Tehran, where strikes have ceased since a fragile ceasefire came into effect on Tuesday night, as well as the northwest city of Urmia and northeast Gorgan.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
They are famous for zealously shilling for their ad partners in an over-the-top way that borders on becoming a bit—although they have ceased to have advertisers now that they’re under the OpenAI umbrella.
From Slate ● Apr. 7, 2026
He now says that in future, he would avoid flying via the Gulf hubs, even once hostilities have ceased – because he has "no faith" the region's troubles would end there.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
The reverse is also true: many a trip continues long after movement in time and space have ceased.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
