de-escalate
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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
I was just trying to de-escalate, and I’m like, “Chill—I’m not harming anybody, and I have two torn shoulders.”
From Slate • May 19, 2026
“This is about ensuring that law enforcement has the tools that we need to de-escalate chases faster, more safely and more effectively,” she said at a news conference.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
He added that Beijing was ready to help de-escalate tensions.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Macklem added that recent steps to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East are welcome, but risks remain elevated.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
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