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.