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de-escalation

[dee-es-kuh-layshuhn] / ˌdiˌɛs kəˈleɪʃən /




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De-escalation of geopolitical tensions erodes the premium that fueled the rally.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

"De-escalation commitments must be fully respected, and civilians must be protected," she added.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

De-escalation, a technique borrowed from fields like psychiatric care and social work, emphasizes calm and empathetic conflict resolution.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2025

De-escalation hadn’t yet hit the mainstream in law enforcement, but Sibley recalled spending most of his days doing just that.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2024

David Dyer, CEO of the National De-escalation Training Center, which offers de-escalation training to law enforcement agencies and private sector enterprises, shared his observations of Silva’s engagement with Mark Capps with The Associated Press.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023




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