as in truces
a temporary stopping of fighting
both sides in the conflict agreed to an armistice during the solemn holy days
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truces
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The two major powers have since continued a cycle of trade escalations and truces.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026 -
But as with any temporary ceasefire, Christmas truces can be prone to violations.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
20 Dec. 2025
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“Armistices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armistices. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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