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truce

[troos] / trus /


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Everyone is watching Nov. 10, when the six export-control measures Beijing suspended under the Busan trade truce are due to snap back.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

The conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia had been largely dormant since an informal truce took effect in 2022.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Yet a U.S. truce with Iran has broken down, and oil prices are up again — so the respite might not last long.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

On another front, US ally Israel accused Hezbollah of firing a drone at an Israeli vehicle inside Lebanese territory, in what it called a violation of their truce.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

She was comforted by her husband, with whom she recently declared a truce after a week of squabbling; I nearly got sentimental at the sight.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

Diesel prices have remained high even at times when crude oil has pulled back during truces in the U.S.-Iran conflict, threatening to further raise transportation costs in the autumn.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

It brokered the two truces and threw its weight behind then junta chief Min Aung Hlaing when he mounted elections he touted as a return to civilian rule.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

He was instrumental in resolving Hollywood’s bitter year of labor strife by negotiating truces with the Writers Guild of America and performers’ union, SAG-AFTRA, in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 4, 2026

Earlier truces, in late 2023 and early 2025, collapsed and were followed with even more intensive conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 10, 2025

"Knights may keep their truces with other knights, but they are not so careful of their honor When dealing with those they deem outlaw."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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