quell

Example Sentences

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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

Announcements this past week that the U.S. would ease sanctions on Russia and contribute to the largest-ever emergency oil release—some 400 million barrels—have done little to quell prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 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

CNN Worldwide Chief Executive Mark Thompson tried to quell some of those fears, particularly inside his own newsroom.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Breathing deeply to quell a sense of uneasiness, she finally relaxed, unrolled, and sat up.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George