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Recent Examples of pacification
Netanyahu, in public remarks during his trip, has also not mentioned the creation of an independent Palestinian state, which the U.S., regional powerhouse Saudi Arabia and many others consider critical to an enduring end of the Gaza war and broader pacification of the Middle East.
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Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 July 2024
One limitation of this modern-day resistance spread across a globalized system is that its wins can feel like pacifications.
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WIRED,
22 Oct. 2023
The enlargement of the U.S. military that accompanied the pacification of rebellious southern whites and the defeat of Native American resistance did not recede once those projects were complete.
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Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Sep. 2022
After temporary pacification, what?
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Charles Austin Beard,
Harper’s Magazine ,
22 June 2022
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Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 July 2024
One limitation of this modern-day resistance spread across a globalized system is that its wins can feel like pacifications.
—
WIRED,
22 Oct. 2023
The enlargement of the U.S. military that accompanied the pacification of rebellious southern whites and the defeat of Native American resistance did not recede once those projects were complete.
—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Sep. 2022
After temporary pacification, what?
—
Charles Austin Beard,
Harper’s Magazine ,
22 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacification
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Its versatile beach club and sun deck provide ample opportunities for relaxation or water activities, promising guests a unique blend of luxury, tranquility, and adventure across its 140 feet.
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This exclusive all-suite hotel sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, mere minutes from downtown; its name in Maori (Roki) means tranquility, a nod to the overall vibe.
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Uneasy calm has settled over Lebanon, with no Israeli strikes reported overnight or Sunday after days of heavy fighting.
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The article posits that true calm stems not from certainty, but from clear, consistent signals, akin to a jazz band's steady bass line.
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But there’s a particular beauty and serenity along this two to three-hour tubing run down the Winooski River from Burlington to Richmond in the Green Mountain State that will take your breath away as much as the refreshing waters do.
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When Senegal pulled one back in the 95th minute, disturbing the serenity of the closing stages, Mbappe gestured for calm.
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On Saturday afternoon, as tournament leaders played in the quiet of a clearing course and a low-slung sun, train whistles from the Long Island Railroad echoed clear across the land, offering reminders for the few who remained that their ride was leaving.
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Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.
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The more than 2,000-year-old holiday is best known for its sporting events, but its origins are rooted in Chinese history and ancient beliefs about health, protection and harmony with nature.
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The Beatles won Best New Artist at the 7th annual Grammy Awards, and took the United States (and the world) by storm with their harmonies and charm — not to mention Paul's good looks.
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Corlys is below deck on The Queen Who Never Was, telling a defiant Alyn about Rhaenyra’s new plan for peace, when the alarms sound.
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Chait narrowly averted a three-union strike in April with agreements that restored labor peace — but left critics questioning whether the school system could afford the pact, and whether Carvalho would have held out for a more affordable deal.
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Of course, their amity turned out to be a time bomb.
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His ease in the landscape, practical intelligence, local alliances, and obvious interest offer not just an escape, but one new amity – a true alternative to the abuse she’s endured.
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“Pacification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacification. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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