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
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
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
Giggling was a form of mutiny to the nun and she quelled it with a wintery narrowing of her eyes.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
