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ceasefire agreement

NOUN

suspension of hostilities

Synonyms

WEAK

armistice cooling-off period olive branch peace stand-down truce

Example Sentences

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“It’s unlikely that the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran will offer a definitive resolution to this conflict.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Oil futures pulled back after three straight sessions of gains, with a tentative ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon suggesting possible support for U.S.-Iran talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Iran's decision to re-open the Strait of Hormuz followed a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

One video about the ceasefire agreement was published before any official announcements.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

"People across Lebanon were holding their breath for a ceasefire agreement, but a wave of deadly strikes plunged the country into panic and chaos," said Agnes Dhur, the ICRC's head of delegation in Lebanon.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026