as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
the possible discontinuance of one of the town's big holiday traditions
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With the holidays approaching, many are preparing for time off and planning ahead for the widespread business and store closures that typically occur.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024 -
More closures are possible closer to the countdown.—
Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Discontinuances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discontinuances. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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