quell
Example Sentences
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But the statement did not mention ICE by name - and did little to quell frustration among employees looking for a stronger pushback.
From BBC
Panic flared through my mind one more time, but I quelled it with the thought of what I was going to earn.
From Literature
The board beckoned Iger back in November 2022 to quell a revolt by senior Disney executives and allay concerns among investors.
From Los Angeles Times
The industry hasn’t done much overall to quell its harm on biodiversity, the report said, adding that there aren’t many regulations pushing the industry to conserve habitats and species.
South Korean regulators had to step in again on Tuesday to quell excessive market moves, with the Korea Stock Exchange activating the so-called "sidecar" trading curb for a second day in a row.
From MarketWatch
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