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 procrastination, one should, by these means, subdue these impediments of Yoga.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

Subduing a sigh of relief, Homer Crawford turned to Cliff.

From Border, Breed Nor Birth by Reynolds, Mack