suddenly cease

Frequency: 8.015.7 per million words

to stop quickly and without warning

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Examples (10)

  • The music suddenly ceased, plunging the room into an eerie silence.
  • Her cheerful chatter suddenly ceased when she noticed the grim look on his face.
  • The engine sputtered twice and then suddenly ceased working altogether.
  • As the storm passed, the torrential rain suddenly ceased, and the sun broke through the clouds.
  • All communication from the Mars rover suddenly ceased, leaving the scientists baffled.
  • He was in the middle of his speech when his voice suddenly ceased, and he clutched his chest.
  • The constant humming from the refrigerator suddenly ceased, making the quietness of the house feel strange.
  • Without warning, the factory's production lines suddenly ceased due to a power outage.
  • The child's frantic crying suddenly ceased when his mother picked him up.
  • If this vital support is removed, the project will suddenly cease to exist.