A cry rose from the Union ships to cease firing until the air cleared.

They have ceased firing, so their guns must be empty!

In the name of God, give the command to cease firing!

The girl did not reply until she had ceased firing.

Before the guns again ceased firing, 19 more civilians lay dead.

"The army has not ceased firing, and there is fighting in the streets," he said.

By the time the battle reached the camp, she'd probably have to cease firing.

The general's orders were quickly passed on to the troops to cease firing.

In time I realized that he had ceased firing.

When exactly five minutes had gone by, he said, "Cease firing," into the telephone.