peacetime

Definition of peacetimenext

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Recent Examples of peacetime Since the war began, Iran has curtailed maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which a fifth of global oil transited through in peacetime. ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 Since the war began, Iran has curtailed maritime traffic through the strait, which a fifth of global oil transited through in peacetime. Arkansas Online, 16 Apr. 2026 His thinking on management—particularly around wartime versus peacetime CEOs, the importance of candor, and making hard personnel decisions—is widely cited in startup circles as some of the most actionable leadership content ever produced. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026 After both major conflicts, there were thousands of people who knew how to ride a motorcycle, which benefited Harley-Davidson during peacetime. Ricardo Torres, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peacetime
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peace
Noun
  • That’s not a path to any sort of peace or security for Israel or the rest of the Middle East.
    Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Steady, honest decisions protect your peace more than overextending.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Peacetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacetime. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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