in peace

idiom

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

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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 Yermak, who was also Kyiv’s lead negotiator in peace talks, has not been named as a suspect. Reuters 6 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026 Kyiv has denied the allegations of an attack on Putin’s lakeside country residence and called them a ruse to derail progress in peace negotiations. Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025 Such suggestions had previously appeared to be red lines in peace talks. Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 28 Dec. 2025 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 Jan. 2026.

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