keep the peace

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, Paz announced a cabinet reshuffle in a bid to keep the peace.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

But it would also keep the peace, making it harder for ICE to escalate conflicts with the community, while reducing feelings of frustration for activists.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

Here's how to deal with festive fallouts and keep the peace this Christmas.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

As the area became more popular over the years, leading to mounting tensions between skiers, commuters, snowplow drivers and highway-patrol officials, Pistono worked to keep the peace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

And Vincent will keep the peace with his parents, and with Theo.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman