quelled

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It was after the screening, during an open Q&A, when Mojica’s mother quelled the artist’s fears in one fell swoop.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

For their part, authorities in Tehran said they have quelled the protests.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

They were very clear on what their expectation was and what they wanted to accomplish, so that has quelled some of the nervousness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Her worries were quelled on Thursday when she returned to work for the first time in weeks, following the government's reopening, but she is already preparing for the prospect of another one come January.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

Other banks came to Nebraska Savings’ rescue, and the so-called “children’s run” was quelled.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson