Sentence examples similar to I desist for a while from inspiring English sources

How can I desist from such an interesting hobby?

I want to ask her who does the laundry, but I desist; it's a legitimate work-life balance question for a woman in science, but I feel like a meddlesome in-law.

It's pretty tempting to dissect what makes Jamie T such an original, relatable and resoundingly appealing artist, but I'll desist for now – just in case he keeps his word.

I did for a while".

"I knew for a while," Williams said.

He desisted for a few minutes before he tried again, and again was crossly rejected.

Therefore I desist from writing.

"I felt guilty for a while.

I went quiet for a while.

"I questioned it for a while.

I'm back for a while".