quelled

Example Sentences

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However a well-worked try from Jess Breach, the sin-binning of France's replacement scrum-half Alexandra Chambon and a strong performance by England's replacements quelled the danger.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

It’s harsh to discount the bravery of federales who took out Public Enemy No. 1, then quickly quelled retaliation External link by his lieutenants.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 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

They were very clear on what their expectation was and what they wanted to accomplish, so that has quelled some of the nervousness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Dicey quelled them with a glance and instructed them to play odds-and-evens while she thought.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt