Definition of détente
1 : the relaxation of strained relations or tensions (as between nations) diplomats brokering a détente; also : a policy promoting this
2 : a period of détente the beginning of a détente
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as the countries move toward détente
the start of a détente
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But deep skepticism about Russia in the US and ongoing investigations into whether Trump's campaign coordinated with Moscow during last year's election have made a US-Russia detente politically risky for Trump.
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According to a source for People, the two famous folks have reached a detente in their relationship.
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Trump last week announced a partial rollback in the U.S.-Cuban detente initiated by his predecessor, Barack Obama.
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The episode also delivers something the book never does: a detente between Laura and her former best friend, Audrey (Betty Gilpin).
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The episode also delivers something the book never does: a detente between Laura and her former best friend, Audrey (Betty Gilpin).
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The bar, which serves cocktails with a view over the capital while DJs spin electronic sets, was created in part to cater to a tourist boom in the wake of the U.S.-Cuban detente.
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Many Cubans who have not felt much impact from the detente on their daily lives agree, and feel resigned.
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The American pro-detente group Engage Cuba released a study Thursday asserting that a complete rollback of Obama’s Cuba policy would cost airlines and cruise lines $3.5 billion over the next four years and lead to the loss of 10,154 travel jobs.
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Origin and Etymology of détente
French
DÉTENTE Defined for English Language Learners
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: an ending of unfriendly or hostile relations between countries
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