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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Now the word is that the two could be closer to an actual deal than once thought, wrapping in as well truces over shipbuilding and even agricultural purchases by China.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025 -
Previous efforts at achieving a ceasefire have failed, with only short truces taking effect before both Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating them.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Armistices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armistices. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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