as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
hoping the new medicine would bring surcease to his pain
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Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.
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By then the alternate endings were a hot topic, and Rice pulled an outrageous stunt.
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Fans flock to the relatable messages and happy endings.
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The automatic stay halts proceedings but doesn't compel creditors to undo pre-petition filings without operative effect.
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Since prolonged production halts can cause permanent damage to oil wells, shutting them down is typically a last resort.
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Thornton shines on both ends The Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star played lights out on both ends.
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Prep with a lightweight blowout cream and use a large round brush to create lift at the roots while keeping the ends smooth and softly curved.
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Additional findings could change investigators' conclusions.
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Such conclusions require objective medical and forensic evidence.
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“Surceases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surceases. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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