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de-escalate

[dee-es-kuh-leyt] / diˈɛs kəˌleɪt /




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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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