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peaceful

[pees-fuhl] / ˈpis fəl /


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“Backing to the natural beauty of woods and a creek, the property enjoys exceptional privacy and a sense of peaceful seclusion,” the description continues.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Oil pared its gains and stocks started to climb around midday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel would open direct negotiations for a peaceful resolution with Lebanon soon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The sheriff said that “99.9 times out of 10 on a civil notice it’s a pretty peaceful venture, but in this situation it was not.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Speaking to military officials on Tuesday, he said the attack on Saudi Arabia "spoils sincere efforts to resolve the conflict through peaceful means".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Think, children! Surely there was something in your research about peaceful communication between ostriches. Oh, if only we had some of the admiral’s Savory Pickled Ostrich Treats as an offering of friendship!”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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