at peace
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His mother had died at peace with her life’s decisions years before his father’s passing, a contrast he reflects on in his book, “Know What Matters.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
"I have not lost hope but whether they find him alive or dead, buried under the rubble, only then will I be at peace."
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Hopkins said he is becoming more at peace with slowing down his hectic acting career, and of appreciating the time he’s been given.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
"I have come to reaffirm France's commitment to the Syrian people. To a sovereign Syria, united in its diversity and at peace with its neighbours," Macron, who will leave on Tuesday, announced on X.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Well, and there was the third son to wed one day soon, and with that over there was nothing left to trouble him in his life, and he could be at peace.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
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