peacetime

Definition of peacetimenext

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Recent Examples of peacetime Even in peacetime, great skill is required to navigate the strait’s narrow channel and busy traffic. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026 After the war, the trench remained popular in peacetime and was popularized by Hollywood in countless noir films, as well as Humphrey Bogart’s turn in Casablanca. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026 In a region where governments reveal as little as possible even in peacetime, the level of disclosure so far has been striking. Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 Mar. 2026 The court, in a 6-3 opinion (read it here), ruled that the president lacked the justification to impose the tariffs during peacetime. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peacetime
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peace
Noun
  • The pontiff did not mention any country or national leader in his comments, instead only asking for peace and the end to innocent people dying, according to reports.
    Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 16 Mar. 2026
  • The attacks have, however, complicated peace efforts in the region where mass graves were recently found.
    OPE ADETAYO, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026

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“Peacetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacetime. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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