modus vivendi

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It seems the Rodriguez and the Trump administrations are finding a modus vivendi.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Mr. Sharabi and his fellow hostages develop a modus vivendi with their captors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025

Since that war, Hezbollah and Israel have maintained a respectful but wary modus vivendi, with the occasional tit-for-tat attack but little more.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2023

“Not about every little issue in the relationship, but rather what are our principles? And can we somehow find a modus vivendi, not agreement, but some sort of mutual understanding?” he said.

From Washington Times • Apr. 5, 2023

It is well known that he took his wife back, and they lived happily together till her death, There is generally a modus vivendi, unless the husband and wife be altogether foolish. 

From Crying for the Light, Vol. 3 [of 3] or Fifty Years Ago by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)