quell
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President Trump on Monday sought to quell a growing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that threatens to derail U.S. peace talks with Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Bigger picture, there are reasons to expect this time to be different than 2022, when the Fed started hiking rates from nearly zero to quell inflation near a 40-year high.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Loitering in the body care aisle of a big box store, hoping someone will arrive to quell the robot’s tone so you can move through the world odor-free, is a uniquely modern humiliation ritual.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
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
My eyes search the expanse in anticipation, but when I realize I’m alone, I have to quell a fleeting disappointment.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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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