Example Sentences

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But they also sleep peaceably side by side, she says.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

When World War II broke out, he was living peaceably in the French resort of Le Touquet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

The reputation of bonobos as “hippie chimps” who live more peaceably than their cousins the chimpanzees is challenged by a new study.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 17, 2024

It’s a little harder to hate somebody when you’ve peaceably shared a dance floor.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2023

A blue-and-white Austin had blocked part of the road; the Jeep had been forced to a stop; the women were being led away peaceably, so the truck driver said, peaceably to the car.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez