quell
Example Sentences
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Stocks and bonds logged historic losses in 2022 after the Fed started quickly raising rates in a race to quell inflation.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
The results initially seemed to quell investors’ worst fears about artificial intelligence encroaching on Monday.com’s business, but the optimism dissipated as the day continued.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
South Africa's government has been stepping up diplomatic efforts to quell growing concern around the continent about rising anti-immigration sentiment in the country.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Such weapons, Kim was quoted as saying, “boost the high-density striking capability to quell a specific target.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Stella bit her lip to quell her rising panic.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
Vocabulary lists containing quell
100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 2
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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