de-escalate
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AI companies in an effort to de-escalate concerns about the technology.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
In a bid to de-escalate tensions, the U.S. has moved to set up a crisis communication line between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
The diplomat added that "communications channels created to de-escalate any incidents are in place" after the strikes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
“Our officers did the best they could to de-escalate that situation ... from occurring into something fatal.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
If the World Cup helps quicken the pace of moves to de-escalate, there could be a material impact on energy prices, supplies and the world economy.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
In time, Morgan Stanley expects the rate differentials to reassert themselves, once the conflict de-escalates.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
The guidance assumes that the conflict in the Middle East de-escalates over the near-term and that SAP will close its deal for Reltio.
From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026
If the situation de-escalates relatively quickly, the impact on Asia should be fairly limited but individual governments are nevertheless taking pre-emptive measures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
A security worker de-escalates the situation, and a social worker helps them take some deep breaths.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2023
“It’s hard to see how the situation de-escalates from here,” wrote Madiha Afzal, a fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, in a text message.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2023
The two nations have de-escalated from a tit-for-tat trade war last year that heightened tensions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
These concessions de-escalated the war and saved tens of thousands of lives.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026
I’ve known many police officers in my long career covering crime who could have de-escalated that event without bloodshed.
From Salon ● Jan. 9, 2026
"I believe China is open to discussion and I am optimistic this can be de-escalated," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2025
Both sides have de-escalated tariff levels but their truce remains shaky and is set to expire in early November.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2025
A professor said the de-escalating rhetoric is unlikely to improve inter-Korean relations, despite President Trump’s planned China visit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
President Abdel-Fattah Sissi of Egypt also said Monday that his country had delivered “clear messages” to Iran about de-escalating the conflict.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026
Before Monday's strike, China had dispatched a special envoy to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan, pledging to play a "constructive role in de-escalating tensions".
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
Oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel on Monday, reaching levels not seen since 2022, as the conflict showed no signs of de-escalating, adding to growing concerns of a lasting supply shock.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 9, 2026
This is attributed to a number of factors including major oil producers agreeing to keep output unchanged and signs of de-escalating tensions between the US and Iran.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
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