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Recent Examples of peacefully
The fact that everyone was on the same page gave meaning to our presence, to know that Americans can peacefully display dissatisfaction about what’s happening in Washington and demand change.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
As with the first two occasions, thousands peacefully took to the streets around the Sacramento region on Saturday, a day on which event organizers said more than 3,300 such protests were expected nationwide.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
At several of those events, participants marched for blocks before regrouping at central locations for speeches and performances, while law enforcement monitored but largely allowed the demonstrations to proceed peacefully.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Civil Code Section 4515 protects the rights of HOA residents and owners to use common area space to peacefully assemble and discuss HOA living issues, public elections or to invite outside speakers to address matters of public interest.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Footage of the march showed people walking peacefully throughout the city.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The news was announced on the official Back to the Future website, which noted that Tolkan passed away peacefully but did not provide a cause.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Even if charges are never filed or are later dismissed, Glaberson said the fear of being arrested and swabbed for DNA could discourage people from observing ICE or peacefully protesting, activities that are protected by the First Amendment.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Police said the situation lasted about four hours before ending peacefully.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
As with the first two occasions, thousands peacefully took to the streets around the Sacramento region on Saturday, a day on which event organizers said more than 3,300 such protests were expected nationwide.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
At several of those events, participants marched for blocks before regrouping at central locations for speeches and performances, while law enforcement monitored but largely allowed the demonstrations to proceed peacefully.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Civil Code Section 4515 protects the rights of HOA residents and owners to use common area space to peacefully assemble and discuss HOA living issues, public elections or to invite outside speakers to address matters of public interest.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Footage of the march showed people walking peacefully throughout the city.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
The news was announced on the official Back to the Future website, which noted that Tolkan passed away peacefully but did not provide a cause.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Even if charges are never filed or are later dismissed, Glaberson said the fear of being arrested and swabbed for DNA could discourage people from observing ICE or peacefully protesting, activities that are protected by the First Amendment.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Police said the situation lasted about four hours before ending peacefully.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacefully
Adverb
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Share your status calmly, and let balance lead your moves.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Moderate positions can certainly be held, but only in the ordinary life one leads quietly and calmly offline—insofar as living offline is even possible anymore.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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One of the spaces is serenely accented in all white and features rounded paneling that can open or close depending on the client’s preference for privacy.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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From the world’s vantage point, Los Angeles can look like a place that glides serenely along beneath a beatific sun.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That sequence also introduces a placidly smiley Kylie Jenner playing herself on seemingly a Valium-Adderall speedball of deluded bounciness.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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Often neglected are the two whorled figures, strolling placidly in the background.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Canada got one back in the 67th minute when David coolly buried a penalty after Buchanan was fouled by Ellertsson.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bruno Fernandes coolly converted the spot kick, and United went 1-0 ahead.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Peacefully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacefully. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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