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at peace

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  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]

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She says she is at peace with the fact all her worldly possessions fit in a bedroom that is no more than 12ft long, by eight feet wide.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 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’m at peace about it now,” she said.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

While Washington and Tehran flagged progress at peace negotiations in Switzerland, traders are struggling to build on last week's rally sparked by news of a deal to end the Middle East conflict.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

She turned to see it sleeping now with its own mother, its face completely at peace.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata

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