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Onlookers leapt to the teen’s defense, and it took 75 officers to quell the disturbance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

Zuckerberg also just announced new audio-only smart glasses, an apparent bid to quell privacy concerns.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Some investors viewed Warren’s decision as a move to quell debates about who is really in charge at Berkshire.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Wednesday the government would increase its petrol subsidies for the fishing trade to the maximum authorised level allowed under EU rules, but the measure did nothing to quell anger.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

Because Luke had been so disruptive, he had to repeat kindergarten, and he continued to bother me whenever he felt the need to quell his anxieties.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

This interchange is how the brain quells, for instance, the knee-jerk use of rude language with the understanding that such responses can cause offense.

From Scientific American ● May 26, 2023

Jane and Tom tentatively circle each other; he quells her fear of flying, they bond over Keats’ sonnets and Isaac Hayes’ theme from the 1971 movie “Shaft.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2023

There is a history of federal courts finding that jurors’ names are public record, and reasoning that such openness quells potential public suspicions about the selection process.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 23, 2023

Strict conformity quells confusion and keeps everyone focused on the work.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 19, 2023

It blankets and quells me, and I regain my steady voice.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

The company’s stock surged 16% after its earnings quelled concerns that investments in data centers, chips and more would outpace the company’s ability to generate cash.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

The company’s stock surged 16% after its earnings quelled concerns that investments on data centers, chips and more would outpace the company’s ability to generate cash.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

It quelled pressure from some of his unionist rivals and, as a political strategy to buy time, it paid off.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

The filing also alleges that video shows Seitz crossed the street after the altercation had initially been quelled, and ran to confront Hernandez and Austin a second time.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026

“Er—what are you—?” said Ron tentatively, but Hermione quelled him with a look and turned back to Harry.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

Getting that input could go a long way toward quelling any anxiety about new export policies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Cipriani’s suit alleges Shell was desperate for help in quelling negative stories about him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026

It is alleged that in his role, the man led a group tasked with quelling demonstrations in the suburbs of Damascus.

From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026

Central Asian countries can lower unemployment and poverty rates, quelling potential unrest among their swelling young populations.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2025

After she cleared from the arena, the ringmaster stepped forward and lifted his hands, quelling the audience’s deafening applause.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros