cease hostilities
Frequency: 6.07.1 per million words
To formally stop fighting in a war or conflict.
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- The UN Security Council called on both nations to cease hostilities immediately.
- After the treaty was signed, the two armies officially ceased hostilities.
- The agreement states that both sides will cease hostilities at midnight.
- The primary objective of the peace conference is for the warring factions to cease hostilities.
- If the rebels do not cease hostilities, the international community will intervene.
- Ceasing hostilities was the crucial first step toward rebuilding the war-torn country.
- The commander gave the order to cease hostilities and await further instructions.
- The two rival groups have finally agreed to cease hostilities and begin peace talks.
- The diplomat announced that his country was prepared to cease hostilities if their terms were met.
- It remains to be seen whether the temporary truce will lead both sides to cease hostilities permanently.