in peace

idiom

: in a state of quiet and calm : peacefully
They have lived in peace for many years.

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Kansas City police assisted with blocking off parts of Westport Road so the runners could jog in peace. Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026 Budanov’s rise bodes well for Ukraine’s prospects in peace talks, too. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 18 Jan. 2026 Residents include everything from cows and horses to turtles and golden pheasants, all living their lives in peace and safety. Ted Alvarez, Outside, 15 Jan. 2026 Advertisement The United Nations still plays an important role as a neutral third party or referee in resolving thorny international disputes but its role in peace-making and mediation has diminished significantly. Galip Dalay, Time, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in peace

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“In peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20peace. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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