de-escalating
- present participle of de-escalate.
Example Sentences
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They will meet with security experts from the government in hopes of de-escalating the conflict, the people familiar with the meetings said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
It has sent a special envoy and pledged to play a "constructive role in de-escalating tensions".
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 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
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
