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de-escalate

[dee-es-kuh-leyt] / diˈɛs kəˌleɪt /




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In a bid to de-escalate tensions, the U.S. has moved to set up a crisis communication line between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The diplomat added that "communications channels created to de-escalate any incidents are in place" after the strikes.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Children need positive discipline and they need, they need to be able to de-escalate when things get stressful.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Earlier in the week, Kim, who had led a fact-finding tour inside the for-profit prison, had himself been pepper sprayed when he attempted to de-escalate tensions between the protestors and the federal immigration officers.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The growing implementation of the Grappler comes at a time when funding to find ways to de-escalate chases is under consideration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026




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