keep the peace

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, Paz announced a cabinet reshuffle in a bid to keep the peace.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The U.S. is banking on Rodriguez to keep the peace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

But it would also keep the peace, making it harder for ICE to escalate conflicts with the community, while reducing feelings of frustration for activists.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

Here's how to deal with festive fallouts and keep the peace this Christmas.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

The integration had gone so badly that President Eisenhower sent in soldiers to help keep the peace.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine