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as in rapprochement
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Recent Examples of détente
So, what could be the window for some detente between these two states whose armies revel in bellicosity that keeps them relevant to raw domestic populism?
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Despite the end-times detente between long-battling brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher of Oasis that recently led to their announcement of a 2025 UK tour, some things in the music feud world never change.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2024
Despite the relative detente, the two countries have in recent years continued to butt heads over a range of issues from trade and technology to human rights.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune Asia, 3 Sep. 2024
The emergence of the North American shale sector had upended the cartel’s decades-long dominance of the global oil market, prompting OPEC leaders to pursue a strategy of detente during closed-door gatherings on the sidelines of industry conferences in Houston.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 19 July 2024
For the moment, detente might be the best both sides can do.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2024
Saudi Arabia did not join the detente but clearly endorsed it, allowing the UAE and Bahrain to act.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 June 2024
The agreement followed a detente in March in which both sides agreed to stop litigating each other in state court and work towards negotiating a new development agreement and a new comprehensive plan no later than next year.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 13 June 2024
That spirit of detente seemed to only last through the night, though.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 June 2024
Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Despite the end-times detente between long-battling brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher of Oasis that recently led to their announcement of a 2025 UK tour, some things in the music feud world never change.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2024
Despite the relative detente, the two countries have in recent years continued to butt heads over a range of issues from trade and technology to human rights.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune Asia, 3 Sep. 2024
The emergence of the North American shale sector had upended the cartel’s decades-long dominance of the global oil market, prompting OPEC leaders to pursue a strategy of detente during closed-door gatherings on the sidelines of industry conferences in Houston.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 19 July 2024
For the moment, detente might be the best both sides can do.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2024
Saudi Arabia did not join the detente but clearly endorsed it, allowing the UAE and Bahrain to act.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 14 June 2024
The agreement followed a detente in March in which both sides agreed to stop litigating each other in state court and work towards negotiating a new development agreement and a new comprehensive plan no later than next year.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 13 June 2024
That spirit of detente seemed to only last through the night, though.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for détente
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During the rapprochement between China and the United States in the 1970s (which followed the split between China and the Soviet Union), North Korea hosted Soviet naval ships in its ports and allowed Soviet fighter jets to enter North Korean airspace.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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The rapprochement is expected to boost Chinese investment in India.Reuters, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Republican Dwight Eisenhower’s election in 1952 resulted in GOP acquiescence in the New Deal’s expansion of federal authority.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Even now, after more than two and a half years of fighting, most polling shows Russians generally displaying support, or at least acquiescence, to the war, although some dents appear to be showing.Peter Pomerantsev, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2024
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Strata Skin Sciences continues to focus on its dermatology recurring procedures and equipment sales, with a strategic emphasis on increasing market acceptance through marketing programs and direct-to-patient advertising.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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By encouraging their teams to vote, staying civil, and practicing acceptance, leaders can foster resilience in themselves and their teams.Tarun Galagali, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Détente.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/d%C3%A9tente. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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