deescalate
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“I do understand that Eric was attempting to deescalate a conflict during the holiday block party with children and families,” Gipson wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
"Carla's claim that she was there to deescalate is frankly pathetic," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
China led international reaction to the charge, saying it "firmly supports" Cuba and urging the United States to deescalate tensions with the country.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
I decided to help out and deescalate the situation.
From Salon ● Mar. 5, 2026
There was nothing to do but try and deescalate, and fast.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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