quell
Example Sentences
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A win on Saturday would not only deliver Chelsea their first domestic trophy since 2018, but, even amid any celebration, would be unlikely to quell supporter anger at Stamford Bridge.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Stocks and bonds logged historic losses in 2022 after the Fed started quickly raising rates in a race to quell inflation.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
It would take the early 20th century’s sharper telescopes and planetary photography to quell the buzz about smart alien neighbors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
While more storms and moisture could help quell blazes, there is also the chance that a dry lightning storm could spark them, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
I realize that the men and Sherrie want to quell the notion.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
Vocabulary lists containing quell
100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 2
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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