quell

Example Sentences

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President Donald Trump’s address Wednesday night failed to quell investors’ fears, sending oil prices higher in response.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

In that time, fears about the Federal Reserve needing to raise interest rates to quell inflation have given way to concerns about the economic damage of the historic oil-price surge.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

But while this statement is designed to quell the noise around Borthwick's position, the questions about the short-, medium- and long-term direction of travel still remain.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

In time, and in attempts to quell neighborhood concerns, the globe’s design would shift to become a large, futuristic needle.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

It is afternoon before we finally quell the flames.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone