as in doves
a person who opposes war or warlike policies
a committed pacifist, Gandhi succeeded in bringing about Indian independence using only nonviolence
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doves
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The doves will be happy to see the year-over-year number back below 3 percent.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025 -
The parade, a 70-minute affair that included marching soldiers, formations of helicopters and fighter jets and an endcap release of 80,000 doves, showcased China’s latest military hardware such as missiles capable of delivering nuclear warheads.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Pacifists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacifists. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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