peacetime

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From its modern inception in 1963, it was the nation’s highest peacetime civilian honor for those who had traveled a long road and given our country something great.

From The Wall Street Journal

Carrier deployments during peacetime are typically six months long, with planners allowing for a few months of potential overrun if needed, said Mark Montgomery, a retired rear admiral.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The government thus concedes that the President enjoys no inherent authority to impose tariffs during peacetime.”

From Salon

In 2012, more than 18,000 military personnel deployed around London’s Olympic sites, the largest peacetime operation in modern British history.

From Los Angeles Times

Even without allies, Lithuania’s own armed forces—17,000 in peacetime and 58,000 after an immediate mobilization—would have been able to deal with a limited threat to Marijampole, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal