as in to stop
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
ordered to desist from using the copyrighted music without permission
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Although the Bay Area sales tax hike and the statewide transit bond would have to go on the ballot for voter approval next year, SB 79 could become law this week if nothing is done to stop it.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025 -
That means that education will continue to be a big part in stopping scammers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis ceased in April 2022, and both sides have maintained a truce that has been described as fragile but enduring.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Nashville Church of Christ, a nonprofit, acquired property of former downtown congregation Central Church of Christ through merger, and ceased in-person worship gatherings.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels to end the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim...—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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The immense suffering, displacement, and starvation of the Palestinian people is a humanitarian catastrophe that must end.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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Brann halted his own ruling from going into effect until after the Trump administration had a chance to appeal and see what the higher courts say.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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In July, a group of Apache women filed their own lawsuit to halt the land exchange at Oak Flat.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Hope Anne, a 1-year-old Labrador retriever Meet Hope Anne — a bouncy, lovable black Lab mix with a heart full of joy and a tail that just won’t quit.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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While quitting a job is sometimes the right answer, circumstances—such as financial obligations, location constraints, or a challenging job market—often make staying the better (or only) option.—
Dorie Clark,
Harvard Business Review,
20 Aug. 2025
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Owing to the difficult funding landscape, ITVS laid off roughly 20% of its staff in June.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
18 Aug. 2025
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By April, the health secretary laid off nearly half of the staff at the Administration for Community Living, the division that provides funding to protect and advocate for the civil rights of people with disabilities.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The compilation of rapid-fire clips also features police officers running through the halls, a baby squirming and a cast being cut off.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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An Indiana man charged with killing his father after a series of heated disagreements also allegedly cut off his head, and then carried it around in a plastic bag, according to court documents and video clips.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Desist (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desist%20%28from%29. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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