diffuse

Example Sentences

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The heated confrontation between the defensive duo was sparked by the concession of a late goal and diffused by the Gunners' backroom staff.

From BBC

Del Rey has proved to be an expert chronicler of her own interiority as well as a larger, more diffuse cultural subconscious.

From New York Times

But Virginia Tech responded with another 8-0 run to diffuse the drama, while Tennessee went five fourth-quarter minutes without a field goal in eventual defeat.

From Seattle Times

Climate change has historically seemed too diffuse, too scientific and too political to translate into a successful feature film or TV series.

From Washington Post

Denbigh said it was investigating and praised police for a "prompt and effective attendance and their actions which diffused the situation".

From BBC