at peace

1. In a state of agreement or friendliness, not at strife or war; also, in a state of inner harmony or quiet. For example, Whatever their disagreements, Mexico and Belize have remained at peace, or In his last illness he seemed finally to be at peace with himself. [1300s]

Example Sentences

Whether it would be more fruitful to practice being at peace during times of war is a question for philosophers to take up.

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“Don’t try to stop it. Even if you’re scared, you can’t stop it. Let life flood you and be at peace with that.”

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Lisa said that she made her decision and felt at peace.

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His stand on Israel has cost him support “from a significant part of my base, and I’m well aware it may cost me my seat. I’m completely at peace with that.”

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A recent scientific study suggested that people are three times more likely to suffer from insomnia in Ukraine than in countries at peace.

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• placid 
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• sedate 
• serene 
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• tame 
• temperate