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Recent Examples of peacetime
This is a total insult to all veterans of all wars or those who served during peacetime.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2025
Whatever the argument, the tenacious problem that the Trump administration will face is that neither the letter of the law nor historical precedents support peacetime use of the Alien Enemies Act.
—Daniel Tichenor, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Martin: The President is using tools that previous Presidents have not used in peacetime, declaring a national emergency at the southern border, invoking the Alien Enemies Act.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 1 May 2025
This report became a blueprint for maintaining and expanding federal support for university research in peacetime.
—Sarah Kreps, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2025
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2025
Whatever the argument, the tenacious problem that the Trump administration will face is that neither the letter of the law nor historical precedents support peacetime use of the Alien Enemies Act.
—Daniel Tichenor, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Martin: The President is using tools that previous Presidents have not used in peacetime, declaring a national emergency at the southern border, invoking the Alien Enemies Act.
—Michel Martin, NPR, 1 May 2025
This report became a blueprint for maintaining and expanding federal support for university research in peacetime.
—Sarah Kreps, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peacetime
Noun
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Kyiv’s goal remains to secure a cease-fire first, before moving on to negotiations for a broader peace deal.—
Constant Méheut,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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What to pack: Bose QuietComfort Noise-canceling Headphones Looking to invest in real peace and quiet?—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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This combination of policies was a profound break from the Nixon/Gerald Ford years, when tax cuts were not seriously considered, the priority with the Soviets was detente and arms control, and safety net programs were largely protected.—
Dylan Matthews,
Vox,
22 May 2025
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Stamp reveals rare moment between Bush and Trump families The stamp unveiling appeared to be at least a momentary detente between the families that have helmed the Republican party.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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“Peacetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peacetime. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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