ceasefire

Example Sentences

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"In war, even in a ceasefire, there are rules," he declared.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The only reason that didn’t come to pass is that Israel finally declared a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon on Thursday evening.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Trump on Thursday also announced a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, which had been under attack from Israel.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

For US President Donald Trump and the leadership in Iran, it's a chance to take credit for bringing about a ceasefire.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Craig was never one to be the bad cop, and my mother stuck to her self-imposed ceasefire on matters of my father’s health.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama