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de-escalate

[dee-es-kuh-leyt] / diˈɛs kəˌleɪt /




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Furthermore, efforts by the U.S. and Iran to de-escalate the conflict could mean oil prices peaked in March.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Pakistani officials say they remain hopeful both sides could agree to de-escalate and meet again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

"Our overriding priority is to de-escalate this conflict, open up the Strait and prevent disruption to passengers."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Even as the war in Iran has seemed to de-escalate since a ceasefire began last week, we’ve recently witnessed just how out of hand things could possibly still get.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

"As a responsible major power, China will continue to play a constructive role and make efforts to de-escalate tensions and quell the conflict," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026




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