peaceably

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It’s an American flag inscribed with the First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press or the right of the people peaceably to assemble.”

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2025

One hundred silkworms can hang around peaceably in a small space, whereas 100 confined spiders will attack one another, until only one or two are left alive.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 19, 2023

It’s a little harder to hate somebody when you’ve peaceably shared a dance floor.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2023

But I can admire it, peaceably, from afar.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2022

‘If it is a good one, it is waiting peaceably for ever until it is released and allowed to do its job. If it is a bad one, it is always fighting to get out.’

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl