Example Sentences

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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

This reflects a belief that broad military actions against Iran will have ceased and that the removal of active warfare will spark a relief rally.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

“While we aren’t yet seeing massive on-chain buildups, whales at least appear to have ceased distribution and shifted toward gradual accumulation,” Hasn told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

Normally I would have ceased matters temporarily, retreated to Westchester to reiterate and revise.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee