quelled
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U.S. stocks rose as a 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 on data centers, chips and more would outpace the company’s ability to generate cash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The filing also alleges that video shows Seitz crossed the street after the altercation had initially been quelled, and ran to confront Hernandez and Austin a second time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 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
There was a ripple of laughter, instantly quelled by the look Snape gave the class.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
