quell
verb (used with object)
to suppress; put an end to; extinguish.
had quelled
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past perfectof quell.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The stellar stats alone couldn’t quite capture how completely and confidently the quarterback had quelled concerns of an upset on Monday night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2023
As Áñez swore in her cabinet, a heavy police presence had quelled protests in the city’s downtown.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 14, 2019
He has seen other RZR fires, but reassurances by Polaris had quelled his safety concerns.
From New York Times ● Sep. 6, 2019
In 2013, Watt said he couldn’t go to the grocery store much anymore, and just moved from home to practice and back because his celebrity had quelled any chance of a peaceful public trip.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 8, 2015
It was not the first time he had been jealous of Wade; but he had quelled his fears, like a good fellow.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 51, January, 1862 by Various
