at peace

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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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"I have not lost hope but whether they find him alive or dead, buried under the rubble, only then will I be at peace."

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

"I have come to reaffirm France's commitment to the Syrian people. To a sovereign Syria, united in its diversity and at peace with its neighbours," Macron, who will leave on Tuesday, announced on X.

From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026

“I’m at peace about it now,” she said.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

So does Bob Ayers, father of Amy, who is asked by the unfailingly frank Ms. Brown how the certainty that Brashers was the killer has left him at peace.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

I must have cried in my sleep, because I felt someone pick me up, and after that I felt warm and was at peace.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya

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