In contrast to events in France, revolutionary changes in the Netherlands occurred comparatively peacefully.

If the dying person is receiving good end-of-life care, it is likely that death will occur peacefully.

The moral was that when political change occurs peacefully, many Africans are willing to forgive their leaders for past transgressions and give them another opportunity.

Nearly all the political assemblies occurred peacefully and to a large extent democratically.

There had been a concern that a major shootout would end the siege, however the end occurred peacefully.

It is in our long-term interest that changes in the world's greatest oil reserve occur peacefully and, if possible, democratically.

Integration in Greensboro occurred rather peacefully compared to that of other Southern states such as Alabama, Arkansas, and Virginia where "massive resistance" took hold.

But today's reopening occurred peacefully, and could be part of a broader process under which the judges and the dismissed marshals are reinstated.

The parting did not occur peacefully.

But we do believe it should occur - any reunification should occur peacefully.