de-escalate
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Earlier in the week, Kim, who had led a fact-finding tour inside the for-profit prison, had himself been pepper sprayed when he attempted to de-escalate tensions between the protestors and the federal immigration officers.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
I was just trying to de-escalate, and I’m like, “Chill—I’m not harming anybody, and I have two torn shoulders.”
From Slate • May 19, 2026
“The Riverside Sheriff’s Office takes each use of force very seriously and makes every effort to de-escalate these situations whenever possible,” Vickers said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
They added "we train our models to recognize distress, de-escalate conversations, and guide users toward real-world support."
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Pakistani officials say they remain hopeful both sides could agree to de-escalate and meet again.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
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