ceasefire
noun
cease·fire
ˈsēs-ˈfi(-ə)r 
variants
or less commonly cease-fire
plural ceasefires also cease-fires
1
: a military order to cease firing
2
: a suspension of active hostilities
Examples of ceasefire in a Sentence
the two armies declared a ceasefire for the holiday
Recent Examples on the Web
Biden administration officials have supported sending more military aid to Israel, but has also been working towards a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 21 June 2024
There was no unceasing drumbeat of calls for a ceasefire.
—David Epstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2024
There are reasonable grounds for suspicion about whether either Israel or Hamas is sincere about even wanting a ceasefire right now.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 12 June 2024
Jewish Voice for Peace-Indiana and the Middle Eastern Student Association at IUPUI organized the rally to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 12 June 2024
Here are five takeaways from the state Democratic convention in Milwaukee, including the presence of pro-Palestinian protestors and a ceasefire resolution.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 9 June 2024
In a brief visit Wednesday to the city where she was born, Vice President Kamala Harris was greeted in Oakland by jeers and boos from pro-Palestinian protesters calling for a permanent ceasefire on the Gaza Strip and an end to U.S. aid for Israel.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
The conflict in Gaza has killed over 35,000 since Oct. 7, prompting numerous protests around the world — including in Israel — calling for a permanent ceasefire in the area.
—EW.com, 1 June 2024
And the temporary ceasefire would become permanent, as long as the mosque lives up to its commitments, the president said.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 31 May 2024
Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 21 June 2024
There was no unceasing drumbeat of calls for a ceasefire.
—David Epstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2024
There are reasonable grounds for suspicion about whether either Israel or Hamas is sincere about even wanting a ceasefire right now.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 12 June 2024
Jewish Voice for Peace-Indiana and the Middle Eastern Student Association at IUPUI organized the rally to demand a ceasefire in Gaza.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 12 June 2024
Here are five takeaways from the state Democratic convention in Milwaukee, including the presence of pro-Palestinian protestors and a ceasefire resolution.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 9 June 2024
In a brief visit Wednesday to the city where she was born, Vice President Kamala Harris was greeted in Oakland by jeers and boos from pro-Palestinian protesters calling for a permanent ceasefire on the Gaza Strip and an end to U.S. aid for Israel.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
The conflict in Gaza has killed over 35,000 since Oct. 7, prompting numerous protests around the world — including in Israel — calling for a permanent ceasefire in the area.
—EW.com, 1 June 2024
And the temporary ceasefire would become permanent, as long as the mosque lives up to its commitments, the president said.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 31 May 2024
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“Ceasefire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceasefire. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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