modus vivendi
noun
mo·dus vi·ven·di
ˌmō-dəs-vi-ˈven-dē 
-ˌdī
plural modi vivendi
ˈmō-ˌdē-
ˈmō-ˌdī-
1
: a feasible arrangement or practical compromise
especially
: one that bypasses difficulties
2
: a manner of living : a way of life
Examples of modus vivendi in a Sentence
The two nations developed a modus vivendi in order to avoid war.
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For its part, China has taken an uncompromising approach, unwilling to find a modus vivendi with successive presidents of Taiwan.
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Bonnie S. Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2024
In the course of the nineteen-eighties—a modus vivendi with China having been reached, and Deng Xiaoping opening the country for business—getting tough on Communism receded as a priority for Washington.
—Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
Under Netanyahu, Israel gave up on toppling the Hamas regime in Gaza and instead sought a modus vivendi with the group.
—Natan Sachs, Foreign Affairs, 19 Jan. 2024
At least for tactical reasons, Xi seems to be searching for a modus vivendi with America.
—Fareed Zakaria, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2023
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Bonnie S. Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2024
In the course of the nineteen-eighties—a modus vivendi with China having been reached, and Deng Xiaoping opening the country for business—getting tough on Communism receded as a priority for Washington.
—Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024
Under Netanyahu, Israel gave up on toppling the Hamas regime in Gaza and instead sought a modus vivendi with the group.
—Natan Sachs, Foreign Affairs, 19 Jan. 2024
At least for tactical reasons, Xi seems to be searching for a modus vivendi with America.
—Fareed Zakaria, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2023
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“Modus vivendi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modus%20vivendi. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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