peacefully

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She was suffering from an abdominal infection and "her condition continued to worsen", the Bureau of the Royal Household said in a statement, until she "passed away peacefully" on Thursday evening.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

U.S. policymakers have long insisted that China and Taiwan need to agree mutually and peacefully on a resolution of the status of Taiwan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"He passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family," his daughters Emily and Daisy said.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

"Even criminal organizations unilaterally declare a ceasefire before the elections so that they can proceed peacefully," said Judge Alvaro Echeverry of the National Electoral Council.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Buttercup, for her part, walked very slowly and peacefully between the old King and Queen.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman