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peaceably

ADVERB
passively
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Native Americans more or less cohabited peaceably with the grizzlies, each usually giving the other wide berth, at a mid-19th century ratio of about 10,000 California grizzlies to 130,000 native Americans.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

The freedom to assemble peaceably, as we do in neighborhood potluck meals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

But they also sleep peaceably side by side, she says.

From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2025

The reputation of bonobos as “hippie chimps” who live more peaceably than their cousins the chimpanzees is challenged by a new study.

From Science Magazine ● Apr. 17, 2024

“I did not call you a child, Mama-ji,” said Wednesday, peaceably.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman




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