At last the bells ceased, and with their note the sun withdrew.
The bells never cease to put us in mind of our mortality.
If it does so, the bell in the signal box will cease ringing.
The bell above the stable ceased to ring.
The bells rang for a while and then ceased.
The bells ceased as they had begun, together.
After continuing for a full minute, the bell suddenly ceased, leaving Johnny totally undisturbed.
The bell ceases - you are already too late.
"The bell has ceased," said Vivaldi, putting down his goblet.
The expression was justified, though the bell had ceased ringing a full minute ago.