as in truces
a temporary stopping of fighting
both sides in the conflict agreed to an armistice during the solemn holy days
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truces
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The tradition of Olympic truces dates back to ninth century BC, when Greek rulers suspended some conflicts so that athletes could compete in sacred Games.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2026 -
The two major powers have since continued a cycle of trade escalations and truces.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Armistices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armistices. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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