in peace

phrase

: in a state of quiet and calm : peacefully
They have lived in peace for many years.

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These are challenges the military contends with in peace times, Bilmes said, and are made worse in times of conflict. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Please try to keep your red-state hatreds and prejudices confined within your borders, and leave the rest of us in peace. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 The key waterway has become the focal point of the conflict and the main sticking point in peace talks. — Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 30 July 2026 The abalone were thriving in peace, but the otters could not rest easy. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in peace

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“In peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20peace. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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