cease-fire
Americannoun
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a cessation of hostilities; truce.
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Military. an order issued for a cease-fire.
Etymology
Origin of cease-fire
First recorded in 1840–50; noun use of verb phrase cease fire
Example Sentences
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Daleep Singh, chief global economist at PGIM, said a face-saving cease-fire would allow oil to retreat toward $80 to $100 a barrel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Reopening the strait would more likely come after a cease-fire and through international pressure on Iran, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Even if Iran has reached out to the U.S., its president Masoud Pezeshkian may not have the ability to broker cease-fire talks by himself.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Dow CEO Jim Fitterling warned the conference that it could take as long as nine months to get ships moving, supply chains functioning, and production back on track after a cease-fire.
From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026
But at this point, with only minor victories for the rebels, a cease-fire could only result in a return to our previous status.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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