quelled
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Microsoft posted a record $450 billion one-day surge in market value 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 ● Aug. 9, 2026
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
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
A dominant 4-0 win over Leeds quelled talk of Mikel Arteta's men wilting under the pressure of being title favourites, while Manchester City and Aston Villa dropped crucial points on Sunday.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
Mama’s low voice floated across the phone line and quickly quelled my shaking hand.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
