peacefully

Example Sentences

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U.S. policymakers have long insisted that China and Taiwan need to agree mutually and peacefully on a resolution of the status of Taiwan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Bill’ Burke, who passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026 at the age of 87, surrounded by his beloved family,” his relatives said in a statement, according to the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Rothwell's family confirmed the actor "died peacefully in hospital" earlier.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

"This court finds that you chose to victimize people that were peacefully gathering together," Salomone said.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

But here was a ghost who had once been property, a man who had died peacefully in his sleep and instead of passing on had decided to wait for his wife.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland