cease
verb (used without object)
to stop; discontinue.
is ceasing
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present progressiveof cease (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Southwest Airlines is ceasing operations at four airports, and reducing flights from others, in an effort to cut costs after its growth plans were curtailed by fewer than expected plane deliveries from Boeing.
From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
The nonprofit theater company said Tuesday it is ceasing operations and laying off staff.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2023
The satellite launch company Virgin Orbit is ceasing operations indefinitely and cutting almost its entire workforce after failing to attract more funding.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 31, 2023
Valeant has said it found no evidence of illegality; it created a board committee to look into its relationship with the pharmacy, which Valeant says is ceasing operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2015
"It is useless," said Lady St. Craye; "the affair is ceasing to interest me."
From The Incomplete Amorist by E. (Edith) Nesbit
