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Recent Examples of de-escalation
Norman emphasizes de-escalation training and youth programs as key solutions.
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Guard stressed that the weapons are for personal protection and that troops operate under strict rules for use of force, including de-escalation techniques.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Montgomery Steppe also wants the county’s Chief Probation Officer Tamika Nelson to provide the board, within 60 days, a plan to phase out the use of OC spray and promote de-escalation techniques.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
The Lake County Sheriff’s Department refused to answer questions related to the incident, including what kind of de-escalation training its officers receive at various stages in their careers.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
The Guard members have been trained in de-escalation tactics and crowd control equipment, Maxwell said.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
In your estimation, are National Guard troops equipped to patrol the city where aspects of the job could call for discernment, de-escalation, things like that?
—Michel Martin, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Under those rules, military personnel have the right of self-defense to protect themselves and others, but use de-escalation techniques to minimize the use of force to accomplish their mission.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
Ahmad al-Sharaa, rather than pursuing de-escalation, praised the Bedouin attackers and fanned the flames of sectarian violence.
—Hadeel Oueis, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
David Clarey, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The Guard stressed that the weapons are for personal protection and that troops operate under strict rules for use of force, including de-escalation techniques.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Montgomery Steppe also wants the county’s Chief Probation Officer Tamika Nelson to provide the board, within 60 days, a plan to phase out the use of OC spray and promote de-escalation techniques.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
The Lake County Sheriff’s Department refused to answer questions related to the incident, including what kind of de-escalation training its officers receive at various stages in their careers.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
The Guard members have been trained in de-escalation tactics and crowd control equipment, Maxwell said.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
In your estimation, are National Guard troops equipped to patrol the city where aspects of the job could call for discernment, de-escalation, things like that?
—Michel Martin, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Under those rules, military personnel have the right of self-defense to protect themselves and others, but use de-escalation techniques to minimize the use of force to accomplish their mission.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
Ahmad al-Sharaa, rather than pursuing de-escalation, praised the Bedouin attackers and fanned the flames of sectarian violence.
—Hadeel Oueis, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for de-escalation
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These efficiency gains mean that hybrids using the Amorphous Motor in their powertrains will see a 1% reduction in fuel and power consumption compared to those using existing motor designs, helping automotive OEMs deliver a new generation of low-emission vehicle models, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The changes were slight — reductions of just one-tenth of a second and one-half of a mile to a solar lap spanning two years and hundreds of millions of miles, according to the scientists.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The group that decreased sedentary time had lower lactate levels in their blood, and within that group bigger decreases in lactate corresponded to greater improvements in metabolic flexibility.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
5 Mar. 2026
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Data suggests that having an irregular sleep schedule can lead to a decrease in glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, contributing to prediabetes in people who are otherwise healthy.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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China’s consumer-price growth accelerated to the quickest in over three years and factory deflation moderated again, after a rally in energy markets and as household spending boomed during a later-than-usual Lunar New Year holiday.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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China reported its highest inflation rate in three years, a welcome sign for a country grappling with deflation and moribund consumption.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit asks the Ingham County Circuit Court to declare Kalshi's internet sports betting operation a common law nuisance and to issue a permanent injunction and order of abatement enjoining and restraining Kalshi from engaging in or advertising its internet sports betting operation in Michigan.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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For years, the city has calculated its compliance with that limit using a methodology that excludes certain abatements from the operating levy, relying largely on a crisis-era attorney general opinion addressing reserves for uncollectible taxes tied to debt service.—
Martha E. Stark,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The structure combines polymers with different shrinkage and luster properties, producing a soft loft and diffuse reflection intended to mimic the sheen of rayon or silk.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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Attach with Velcro for easy removal and air dry to prevent shrinkage.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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There may be some pressure as well on institutions to reduce tuition; and the major question is whether doing so might result in diminution of necessary instruction and training, particularly in person.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Nov. 2025
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Of course, the early witnesses to Tongan culture were the agents of its disruption and diminution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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Risk management Josh — Target spent most of the last year repairing a long downtrend, but the character of the chart has changed in the last few months.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Instead, the double feature has been saddled with less than expected revenues, from a downtrend in consumer spending decreasing Measure A outflow, deep cuts in state and federal funds, and higher housing costs, forcing reductions in services amounting to close to a quarter million dollars a year.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
17 Jan. 2026
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Offseason price falloffs are common in all sports, and those at the top are often among the most impacted.—
Benjamin Burrows,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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But that’s become much less certain, given the backlash against his draconian immigration enforcement policies; numerous polls show a significant falloff in Latino support for the president, which could hurt GOP candidates up and down the ballot.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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“De-escalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de-escalation. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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