Then he ceased for a time to think at all.

The attack had ceased, at least for the time being.

It was as though time had ceased for the older man.

Despite the activity around them, it was as if all sound had ceased for the group.

The little boy looked round and ceased his questions for a space.

Once they were at the bottom, the rain ceased for a moment.

The company ceased flights for the summer season of 2005.

In the early part of the day, the rains would cease for a time.

Afterward all work on the complex ceased for several years.

After nine players from last season's 10-15 team decided not to return, there was a chance the basketball program would cease for a season.