as in to quell
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
a repressive government that cracked down on political demonstrations
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The filing also alleges that video shows Seitz crossed the street after the altercation had initially been quelled, and ran to confront Hernandez and Austin a second time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
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The rain that comes during this time will also quell some of the fears for wildfire season.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Leaves not only suppress weeds and retain soil moisture, but are also more environmentally friendly than bark mulch or landscape fabric.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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His father, Iran's last king, had a close relationship with the United States, but he was also known for suppressing opposition and showering his friends with wealth.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Rooms are a bit subdued, in creams and whites, though a pop of color is provided here and there.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Three bystanders managed to subdue the shooter, who then reached for a second handgun and died by suicide, police say.—
Mark Reynolds,
The Providence Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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Bring a lawn blanket to sit on and enjoy some food from one of the restaurants.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The residences sit on top of 224,000 square feet of offices and ground-floor retail space.—
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Crack down (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crack%20down%20%28on%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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