break a truce

Examples (10)

• The rebels threatened to break the truce if their demands were not met.
• Both sides accused each other of trying to break the fragile truce.
• A single act of aggression could easily break the delicate truce.
• If they break the truce again, there will be severe consequences.
• Despite assurances, the general decided to break the truce and launch an attack.
• We must not break the truce; peace is still possible.
• Historically, many factions have chosen to break a truce for strategic advantage.
• The ambassador warned that any provocation would break the temporary truce.
• By resuming hostilities, they effectively broke the truce agreed upon last week.
• Who would dare to break the truce when so much is at stake?