de-escalate
Example Sentences
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“We would like to try to help de-escalate things,” he wrote.
“So what can you do to assist somebody, or de-escalate somebody, or get information from someone who suffers from a sensory disorder?”
From Los Angeles Times
Both sides are less likely to de-escalate this time round, noted Lin and Govella in their analysis.
From BBC
Meloni, however, believes her efforts to de-escalate the row were vital.
"We continue to improve ChatGPT's training to recognise and respond to signs of distress, de-escalate conversations in sensitive moments, and guide people toward real-world support, working closely with mental health clinicians and experts," it added.
From BBC
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