ceasefire
Britishnoun
interjection
Example Sentences
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The NNA also said that "the valley between Ansar and Zarariyeh was also subjected to a strike, the first at this geographical depth since the ceasefire two months ago".
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
After easing following the June ceasefire, war-risk insurance for a Hormuz transit has risen to as much as 10% of a ship’s value, according to insurance broker Marsh.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
If the U.S. can keep the nuclear program in check and traffic resumes in the strait, then Trump is more likely to extend the current ceasefire indefinitely, the officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Allowing a third party to monitor a ceasefire is one way to reduce violations and disputes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 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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