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Stay at the front? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

truce

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(Other definitions for truce that I've seen before include "move towards permanent peace" , "Temporary halt in hostilities" , "Agreed break in hostilities" , "Cease-fire, armistice" , "Respite" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times.
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