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  • ceasefire An agreement to stop fighting for a while. The countries agreed to a ceasefire to help negotiate peace.
  • negotiated Discussing to reach an agreement. The leaders negotiated a deal to end the conflict.
  • disruption A disturbance that interrupts something. The conflict caused disruption to oil supplies worldwide.
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