de-escalation
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de-escalationsExample Sentences
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While the U.S.-India deal is a welcome de-escalation, it leaves in place still-high tariffs.
From Barron's
Strategists anticipate de-escalation, with Gulf leaders promoting diplomacy to avert conflict, as a war could significantly damage the global economy.
From Barron's
But for now, many strategists expect de-escalation as Gulf leaders step up diplomatic efforts to avoid a conflict.
From Barron's
“The Americans said they want to raise the issue of de-escalation, with both sides demonstrating certain steps toward refraining from the use of long-range capabilities in order to create more space for diplomacy,” Zelensky said.
These guys are operating with an eye to escalation, not de-escalation, which is among the first things cops are taught: Cool things down.
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