quelled
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U.S. stocks rose as another drop in oil prices and tepid economic data quelled inflation concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 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
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
Student protests, when universities reopened, were quickly quelled.
From Barron's ● Feb. 28, 2026
Virgil’s heart had been a steady drumbeat in his ears, but it quelled now.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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