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ceasefire

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noun

  1. a period of truce, esp one that is temporary and a preliminary step to establishing a more permanent peace on agreed terms

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interjection

  1. the order to stop firing

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Example Sentences

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Both sides have repeatedly accused the other of violating the ceasefire.

From Barron's

The authors say urgent international support for education is needed across Palestine, regardless of whether the current ceasefire in Gaza continues.

From Science Daily

Before the recent ceasefire, many parents and teachers were forced to weigh children's survival against their education.

From Science Daily

During the ceasefire at the start of 2025, schools reopened quickly, and Tawjihi exams for high school graduates resumed.

From Science Daily

The final Kurdish fighters have withdrawn from the Syrian city of Aleppo, after the announcement of a ceasefire deal in the early hours of Sunday morning.

From BBC