hostilities

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"A comprehensive ceasefire is of utmost urgency, resuming hostilities is even more inadvisable and maintaining negotiations is particularly important," Xi told Putin, according to the Xinhua news agency.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The report said the US had also made clear it would only cease hostilities when Tehran engages in formal peace negotiations.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Little wonder that the chancellor and PM are eagerly hoping for an end to hostilities in the Gulf, and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

While the possibility remains that hostilities could flare up again in the Persian Gulf, Haefele is adamant that gradual de-escalation is ongoing, citing President President Trump’s assertion that a cease fire is still in effect.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Mrs. Williams replied that she did not wish to at present, given the hostilities; but that Pro Bono desired to as soon as they might.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson