subdue

Example Sentences

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The judge ruled officers have repeatedly violated previous court orders that only allow the weapon to be used to subdue protesters who pose a threat of violence.

From Los Angeles Times

A few of the children were curious, but everyone, including the children, was subdued.

From Literature

A public inquiry into the attacks has heard how Sanders pushed for a charge against Calocane to subdue some of the reporting, due to media laws around court reporting.

From BBC

Back down in the valley, in the Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona, the mood was subdued, with few pedestrians wandering the streets.

From Barron's

Hiring has slowed, consumer sentiment has dampened, and the housing market remains subdued.

From Barron's