quelling
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The meeting bought Infantino some peace by quelling the revolt inside his own offices, but his long-term fate still resides with the 211 member associations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
But instead of quelling the speculation, the video fueled a new wave of unfounded theories.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
Cipriani’s suit alleges Shell was desperate for help in quelling negative stories about him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
It is alleged that in his role, the man led a group tasked with quelling demonstrations in the suburbs of Damascus.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
“It’s sad, all right,” I said to my uncle, successfully quelling the wave of grief that surged up from my heart.
From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson
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