quelled
Example Sentences
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U.S. stocks rose as fears of a return to full-blown war in Iran subsided, which brought down oil prices and quelled inflation expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 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
It was after the screening, during an open Q&A, when Mojica’s mother quelled the artist’s fears in one fell swoop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
The 70-year-old chancellor also seems to have quelled a revolt by younger deputies from his own Christian Democratic Union demanding cost-cutting pension reform.
From Barron's ● Dec. 5, 2025
“She's been grumpy today,” Laura said, coming back into the kitchen, Athena's crying quelled.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
