Sentence examples similar to desist from undertaking from inspiring English sources

It was felt that in order not to expose their shortcomings, some supervisors at times desisted altogether from undertaking any supervision.

Now Alexander did attempt to lead an expedition p289 against these when he was in pursuit of Bessus9 and Spitamenes, but when Bessus was captured alive and brought back, and Spitamenes was slain by the barbarians, he desisted from his undertaking.

"Following an action brought by Hachette Book Group against Hesperus in London, the English high court has issued an order confirming Hesperus's undertaking to desist from selling or distributing an English translation of The 100-Year-Old Man," said a spokesperson for Hachette.

Therefore I desist from writing.

Southampton City Council should desist from this folly.

We therefore desist from their interpretation.

Why can't actors desist from trying to be musicians?

Or at least desist from calculating your hourly wage rate.

How can I desist from such an interesting hobby?

For once the pundits will desist From Hyper Bowl hyperbole.

That Hamas recognise Israel and "desist from terrorism".