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What is the opposite of persisting in being?

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Verb
Opposite of present participle for to be transformed into
“Harry said he would remain a police officer despite the pleas of his family to quit after sustaining heavy injuries in the line of duty.”
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Opposite of present participle for to happen, transpire, or take place
“Despite being so young, he was actually able to remain calm despite the danger.”
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Opposite of present participle for to move, usually over long distances
“After much deliberation, Nelly and her family decided to remain in their country.”
Verb
(of a place or location) Opposite of present participle for to go or get away from
Stay where you are, and I will come and get you!”
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Opposite of present participle for to move rapidly or suddenly from a constrained position
“The lever is supposed to bounce back after two seconds but it would remain in the activated position for the entirety of the process.”
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Opposite of present participle for to change, progress, or develop in a specified way
“He wasn't particularly ambitious and was happy to remain in his current position at the company.”
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Opposite of present participle for to change one's place of residence or work
“I don't understand why we have to uproot ourselves when we can just stay here.”
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Opposite of present participle for to move or proceed further along a path or course
“You must remain in this location until you have been given directions to next safehouse.”
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