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ceasefire

NOUN
cease-fire
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STRONGEST


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The ceasefire saw thousands of Palestinians held by Israel released in return for all of the 48 remaining hostages held in Gaza, and an agreement to end the war.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Radev has also argued that a ceasefire and peace talks offer the best chance of preventing further attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea.

From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026

Turkey has hosted several rounds of talks between Russia and Ukraine aiming for a lasting ceasefire and peace deal.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

After an uneasy ceasefire took hold in early April, satellite imagery showed little new damage to bases.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

Mom, Charlie, and Zooey were still talking in the kitchen; at least they seemed to have agreed upon a temporary ceasefire, probably thanks to Zooey, who’s far more level-headed than either my mom or brother.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson


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