Example Sentences

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The defense called in six more witnesses, all of whom spoke to the peacefulness of the protesters.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

The peacefulness of Sycamore Gap was "of solace" to them all, so much so the tree was depicted on the young man's gravestone.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

The Los Angeles Police Department released a statement commending the protesters for their cooperation and peacefulness, which led to a demonstration "without incident."

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2025

Wherever I went on the island, a sense of peacefulness seemed to follow.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2023

Actually, preoccupied though I was with Ruth’s possible, I did begin to enjoy the paintings and the sheer peacefulness of the place.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro