diffuse
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Security guards and family members quickly intervened to diffuse the situation.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
When Congress created the Federal Reserve System in 1913, lawmakers sought to diffuse power across 12 Federal Reserve district banks that were public-private hybrids with local boards consisting of local bankers, industrialists and community leaders.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Nutrients must travel through cells, proteins need to fold correctly, and molecules constantly diffuse through watery environments.
From Science Daily • May 8, 2026
Much of the Lakers bench and some coaches approached to help diffuse the situation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
A fiery outline of twilight shone around her silhouette, burned red-gold in her hair, grew diffuse in the fuzzy texture of the woolen skirt pulled carelessly about her knees.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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