subduing

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Subduing Zhou and dismantling his network removes a potential threat to Xi and consolidates his authority as he pursues an ambitious agenda of restoring the party's prestige and accelerating China's revival as a great power.

From Reuters • Sep. 12, 2014

Subduing his strong pro-Israeli inclinations, he announced last September a sensible and promising peace plan for the Middle East, but neither side has yet accepted it even as a basis for negotiations.

From Time Magazine Archive

Glad in all good they live, Nigh to the peace of God; and all those live Who pass their days exempt from greed and wrath, Subduing self and senses, knowing the Soul!

From The Song celestial; or, Bhagabad-gîtâ (from the Mahâbhârata) being a discourse between Arjuna, prince of India, and the Supreme Being under the form of Krishna by Arnold, Edwin, Sir

Subduing a desire to lie down on my back and scream, I relighted my pipe, and we strolled forward.

From Jonah and Co. by Yates, Dornford

Subduing of one's anger was a storing up of national energy, which, when set free in an ordered manner, would produce astounding results.

From Freedom's Battle Being a Comprehensive Collection of Writings and Speeches on the Present Situation by Gandhi, Mahatma