pacification

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for pacification
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Noun
  • 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.
    Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • 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.
    Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • The calm before the storm — during a storm.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Chaos transformed into calm, and that’s exactly what Carmy needed.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • This site strikes a rare balance between serenity and world-class action.
    Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026
  • Guests learned about tea while soaking up the serenity of the area.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 21 June 2026
  • Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • Stop seeking harmony and start seeking the truth.
    William DeCourcy, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Soul Coughing bassist Sebastian Steinberg contributes upright bass, Rob Moose supplies string arrangements, Caroline Shaw handles vocal arrangements and harmonies, and Blake Mills, Christian Lee Hutson, Marshall Vore and Nate Walcott all make appearances.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • With Aemond gone, Rhaenrya dragon-waltzes into King's Landing, an entry made possible by peace-seeking former foe and childhood bestie Alicent.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • Compare the details, ask for confirmation, and protect your peace with clear numbers.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Of course, their amity turned out to be a time bomb.
    Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
  • 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.
    Erin Douglass, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2025

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“Pacification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacification. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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