in peace

idiom

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

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In The Undiscovered Country, a series of disasters have forced the Klingons to suspend their war against the Federation and take part in peace talks. Keith Langston, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025 What remains to be seen is whether the politicians in charge want to grasp the nettles in peace or choose instead to continue gambling for resurrection on the battlefield. Gideon Rose, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025 If a doll can’t platonically kiss her bisexual friend in peace, then what is this world coming to? Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Jan. 2025 Now that the medical examiner's and police department's records have been released after their respective thorough investigations, the Saget family would appreciate privacy to mourn in peace. John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025 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 2 Feb. 2025.

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