peaceably

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It’s an American flag inscribed with the First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press or the right of the people peaceably to assemble.”

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2025

One hundred silkworms can hang around peaceably in a small space, whereas 100 confined spiders will attack one another, until only one or two are left alive.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 19, 2023

In a statement released by Senate President Thomas Alexander, Scott’s family said he “passed away peaceably while surrounded by family and close friends.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 13, 2023

In some city-states, the aristoi and the kakoi were not able to resolve their differences peaceably.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

La Perouse followed his royal orders to behave peaceably but complained that the natives “believed our forbearance inexhaustible.”

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan