quelling

Example Sentences

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But instead of quelling the speculation, the video fueled a new wave of unfounded theories.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The shift away from equating AI agents with human workers has less to do with quelling human anxiety over layoffs and job replacement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

At the same time, Los Angeles Police Department officials report increasing success in quelling violence and property damage in the city’s core, thanks in part to an 8 p.m. curfew imposed this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025

“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