temporary truce

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Refers to a truce that is not intended to be permanent.

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  • A temporary truce had been reached earlier that year.
  • The warring factions agreed to a temporary truce to allow for humanitarian aid.
  • Negotiators hoped the temporary truce would lead to a more lasting peace.
  • It was clear that the temporary truce would not hold for long.
  • Both sides announced a temporary truce for the holiday season.
  • Despite the temporary truce, tensions remained high in the region.
  • Can we call a temporary truce on this argument and discuss it later?
  • The general ordered a temporary truce to evacuate the wounded.
  • Analysts believe the temporary truce is merely a tactical pause.
  • After a brief negotiation, a temporary truce was declared.