subduing

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Subduing Zhou and dismantling his network removes a potential threat to Xi and consolidates his authority as he pursues an ambitious agenda of restoring the party's prestige and accelerating China's revival as a great power.

From Reuters • Sep. 12, 2014

Subduing his strong pro-Israeli inclinations, he announced last September a sensible and promising peace plan for the Middle East, but neither side has yet accepted it even as a basis for negotiations.

From Time Magazine Archive

Subduing his repugnance and apprehension by a strong effort, Alexander laid his hand within the spectre's clammy paw.

From The Twilight of the Gods, and Other Tales by Garnett, Richard

Very pertinent to be perused of all those, whom the Right, Reuenewe, Estimation, Farming, Occupation, Manurance, Subduing, Preparing and Imploying of Arable, Medow, Pasture, and all other plots doe concerne.

From Mother Earth Land Grants in Virginia 1607-1699 by Robinson, Walter Stitt

Subduing my indignation at this back thrust, I employed my time in taking note of such details as had escaped my previous attention.

From A Strange Disappearance by Green, Anna Katharine