quell
Example Sentences
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"As a responsible major power, China will continue to play a constructive role and make efforts to de-escalate tensions and quell the conflict," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
In that time, fears about the Federal Reserve needing to raise interest rates to quell inflation have given way to concerns about the economic damage of the historic oil-price surge.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
But while this statement is designed to quell the noise around Borthwick's position, the questions about the short-, medium- and long-term direction of travel still remain.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
Not even another strong earnings report from industry bellwether Nvidia was enough to quell the market jitters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
He was horrified to find his lips curling in a smile, but it was easy enough to quell when he thought of his face being changed.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
Vocabulary lists containing quell
100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 2
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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