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Cease-fires

Definition:

A cease-fire refers to a temporary suspension of hostilities between two or more warring factions, usually in the context of armed conflicts or wars. It is an agreement that establishes a pause in fighting to allow negotiation, humanitarian aid, or to give individuals or groups the opportunity to secure their positions.

Sense 1 (Noun):

A cease-fire is an official agreement or declaration made by conflicting parties to temporarily stop engaging in hostilities.

Example sentences:

• The warring nations had agreed to a cease-fire, bringing relief to those affected by the ongoing conflict.
• International mediators have been tirelessly working towards brokering a cease-fire between the opposing forces.
• The announcement of a cease-fire raised hopes for a peaceful resolution to the long-standing conflict.

Sense 2 (Verb):

When used as a verb, to cease-fire means to halt or put an end to hostilities temporarily.

Example sentences:

• Upon the diplomat's request, the military leaders agreed to cease-fire for 24 hours, allowing humanitarian aid to reach the war-torn regions.
• The conflicting parties decided to cease-fire and enter into negotiations to find a lasting solution to the dispute.
• The rival militias voluntarily agreed to cease-fire in order to prevent further bloodshed.

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• History of Cease-Fires
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