defuse
Example Sentences
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But the “nope” numbers reveal how Wembanyama could defuse Portland’s attack without laying a finger on the ball.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
US President Donald Trump frequently refers to Munir as his "favourite field marshal", after a rapport built during US efforts to defuse a short but intense armed conflict between Pakistan and rival India last year.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Ritchson, according to the source, attempted to defuse the situation after Taylor allegedly dared him to get physical.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
If these megacap IPOs don’t come to market, it would defuse Grantham’s bearish prediction — and might even be bullish.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026
I know now that she was just trying to defuse the situation.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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