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de-escalation

[dee-es-kuh-layshuhn] / ˌdiˌɛs kəˈleɪʃən /




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But more and more, moms are openly discussing de-escalation strategies, with each other and online.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“Officers are highly trained in de-escalation tactics and regularly receive ongoing use of force training.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The police officers face split-second decisions that could mean the difference between de-escalation or things getting dangerously out of control.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

SAP reiterated its 2026 cloud revenue outlook of €25.8 billion to €26.2 billion, contingent on Middle East de-escalation and Reltio consolidation.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

By avoiding the worst of the selloff and rebounding from the de-escalation rally, Massabni said that bitcoin could have room to rise further should a more definitive end to the Iran war come into focus.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026




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