How to use "desist" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "desist" in popular movie and book plots

  • Torn by guilt, Kyle informs Cartman of Token's intentions, and Cartman obtains a cease and desist order to stop Token from airing the program.  - Raising the Bar (South Park)
  • This prompts Wilhelmina to order a cease and desist to stop the show.  - Chica and the Man
  • Ferdinand, dejected by being called a deserter, attempts suicide, but is persuaded to desist by Giuseppe.  - The Law Is the Law
  • They even desist from tying it up.  - Pattiyude Divasam
  • Lancelot tries to persuade Merlin to desist from his plans, and Merlin removes his spell of immortality from Lancelot.  - The Last Defender of Camelot (short story)
  • Ned makes his way to Bradshaw's sumptuous country estate and politely warns him to desist from has war-profiteering activities.  - The Secret Pilgrim
  • The henchmen consider shooting him to make sure, but desist because Kobras wants the death to look like an accident.  - The Pumaman
  • Instead, Siddhu offers Hari a friendly warning to cease and desist these activities.  - Ghulam (film)
  • When David catches Pollux doing this, Lucy forces David to desist from any retribution.  - Disgrace
  • Bill returns to the country mansion in his own car and is met at the gate by a man with a note warning him to cease and desist his inquiries.  - Eyes Wide Shut

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