Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Traders read Islamabad’s intervention as de-escalatory and priced risk assets accordingly.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

However, peace talks between Ukraine and Russia seem more de-escalatory and could remove some of oil’s risk premium, the analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

The rapid shift back into a de-escalatory posture illustrates just how economically interlinked the U.S. and China have become, according to a team of policy analysts at Evercore ISI.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 13, 2025

“Marines aren’t trained in de-escalatory tactics required in community policing. We don’t deploy troops in civilian settings, typically because it increases the risk of excessive force, wrongful deaths and erosion of public trust.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

“Other leaders and schools have found a safe, de-escalatory path,” she posted on X Tuesday night.

From Salon • May 1, 2024