put aside enmity

Frequency: 6.56.1 per million words

to decide to stop being enemies, often for a common purpose

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Examples (10)

  • The two nations decided to put aside their enmity to face the common threat.
  • After years of conflict, the rival families agreed to put aside their enmity.
  • The peace treaty required both sides to put aside their ancient enmity.
  • In times of crisis, we must put aside personal enmity and work together.
  • The former enemies chose to put aside their enmity for the sake of their children.
  • Leaders urged citizens to put aside old enmity and focus on rebuilding.
  • They temporarily agreed to put aside their bitter enmity during negotiations.
  • The disaster forced neighboring communities to put aside their long-standing enmity.
  • Both parties promised to put aside their political enmity for the national interest.
  • The mediator helped them put aside their deep enmity and find common ground.