ceasefire
Britishnoun
interjection
Example Sentences
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Plunge in gas prices during Iran ceasefire brings relief.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The framework agreement was concluded after a fragile ceasefire came into effect last month in the war between Hezbollah and Israel.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Among those targeted by Iran were Qatar, a mediator in ceasefire talks which had not been attacked since April, and the UAE, which had not been attacked since May.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
So we’re back to where we were before the ceasefire?
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026
Mom, Charlie, and Zooey were still talking in the kitchen; at least they seemed to have agreed upon a temporary ceasefire, probably thanks to Zooey, who’s far more level-headed than either my mom or brother.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
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