Example Sentences
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U.S. stocks rose as fears of a return to full-blown war in Iran subsided, which brought down oil prices and quelled inflation expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
It’s harsh to discount the bravery of federales who took out Public Enemy No. 1, then quickly quelled retaliation External link by his lieutenants.
From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026
Since the protests were quelled through force and mass arrests, some Iranian women have continued to defy the rules.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2025
They were very clear on what their expectation was and what they wanted to accomplish, so that has quelled some of the nervousness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Pantalaimon fluttered in protest, but Lyra quelled him with a scowl.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
