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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.
—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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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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One of London's most beloved slices of tranquillity and nature, Hampstead Heath spans nearly 800 acres and is the place to be during sunny weather and summer months.—
Ruchira Sharma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 June 2026
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The sensation, and the tranquility that comes with it, will stay with you long after the water drains away.—
Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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Residents of the southern suburbs, many of whom had returned home after weeks of relative calm, could be seen fleeing.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The biology behind that calm is well documented.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Their furniture and home objects tend to favor serenity over sharpness and the handmade over the hyperpolished.—
Aditi Sharma,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2026
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Those are the words of Brandon Wolf, who finally found a safe haven in Orlando, only to have that serenity shattered on June 12.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Wow that the quiet of Sunday surfaces feelings the rest of the week buries.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Rooms The rooms at Senda are designed to blend with the lush backdrop and immerse guests in the quiet of the jungle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
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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.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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After Iran and the United States failed to reach a peace deal in April, America also initiated a blockade outside the Strait to prevent the passage of Iranian commercial ships.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Pakistan's prime minister, a key negotiator, saying the two sides are closer to a peace deal than ever before and preparing for a digital signing of a memorandum of understanding as a first step.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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Of course, their amity turned out to be a time bomb.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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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.—
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 20 Jun. 2026.
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