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Promoted to Headline (H3) on 8/7/09: Olbermann-O'Reilly 'Truce' Frays yahooBuzzArticleHeadline = 'Olbermann-O\'Reilly \'Truce\' Frays '; yahooBuzzArticleSummary =' Article: Stung by criticism of caving in to corporate pressure, Olbermann gave a runner-up “Worst Persons in the World” award to “Bill-O the Clown” and the top prize to Murdoch for having “muzzled Bill-O, kept him from speaking his mind.” '
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10/28/2004 2004
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When these tidings were proclaimed throughout the provinces, they agreed under oath that the peace which was called the Truce should be kept mutually by all.
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Easter, when the redemption of man from his fallen state was accomplished, the sword of war should be sheathed, and angry monarchs should respect the season termed the Truce of God.
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Truce, that is, to Ships sent to recover prisoners of war; and there is but one exception to this rigorous rule of International Law; -- the case of Ransom Bills, which are contracts of necessity, founded on a state of war.
The Laws Of War, Affecting Commerce And Shipping H. Byerley Thomson
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This was called the Truce of God, and somewhat mitigated the savagery of war.
A Parallel History of France and England; Consisting of Outlines and Dates 1871
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Church of Rome, to her infinite honour, had decided that during the holy season of Easter, when the redemption of man from his fallen state was accomplished, the sword of war should be sheathed, and angry monarchs should respect the season termed the Truce of God.
The Fair Maid of Perth St. Valentine's Day Walter Scott 1801
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Rihanna & Ciara Trade Twitter Barbs Before Calling A Truce
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