as in truce
a temporary stopping of fighting
both sides in the conflict agreed to an armistice during the solemn holy days
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On this day in 1918: An armistice was signed to halt the hostilities of World War I.
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Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
That's when the armistice that halted the fighting during World War I, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2024
In the Middle East, the White House and France brokered a ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, but the temporary armistice is off to a rocky start as each side has accused the other of violating the terms.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
No peace treaty or armistice has ever been signed between Taiwan and China, and neither government officially recognizes the other.
—Reuters, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Mark Jones, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
That's when the armistice that halted the fighting during World War I, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2024
In the Middle East, the White House and France brokered a ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, but the temporary armistice is off to a rocky start as each side has accused the other of violating the terms.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
No peace treaty or armistice has ever been signed between Taiwan and China, and neither government officially recognizes the other.
—Reuters, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Armistice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armistice. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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