temporary ceasefire
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a ceasefire intended to last for only a short time
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- The warring factions have agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
- A temporary ceasefire was announced to allow humanitarian aid into the besieged city.
- Diplomats are struggling to maintain the fragile temporary ceasefire.
- Despite the temporary ceasefire, sporadic shelling could still be heard overnight.
- The UN hopes that this temporary ceasefire will pave the way for lasting peace.
- Any violation of the temporary ceasefire could lead to a full-scale escalation of the conflict.
- How long will this temporary ceasefire remain in effect?
- If the temporary ceasefire holds, leaders from both sides will meet for negotiations.
- The call for a temporary ceasefire was met with cautious optimism by the international community.
- Both sides accused each other of breaking the terms of the temporary ceasefire.