Interminable century without peace? (9)

I believe the answer is:

ceaseless

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(Other definitions for ceaseless that I've seen before include "Going on continually, incessant" , "Incessant, unremitting" , "Constant and unending" , "Never-ending" , "Without end" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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