defuse

Example Sentences

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Whether they can help defuse human conflict is another question.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 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

Trump has since said he is seeking "immediate negotiations" to find a compromise and further defuse the row.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 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

It was clear that someone else—probably Johanna—had written the statement and that he had been compelled to read it to defuse the situation.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro