de-escalate
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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
“The Riverside Sheriff’s Office takes each use of force very seriously and makes every effort to de-escalate these situations whenever possible,” Vickers said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
The major U.S. stock-market indexes have moved higher for three consecutive weeks on the news that the U.S. and Iran have been working together to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 19, 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
"The best economic policy now, not just for the UK, but globally, is to de-escalate," the chancellor told CNBC's Invest in America forum.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
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