quell
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Monkeys living on Gibraltar have learned that swallowing soil can quell upset stomachs caused by eating snacks offered or stolen from tourists, research suggests.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Such weapons, Kim was quoted as saying, “boost the high-density striking capability to quell a specific target.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
While more storms and moisture could help quell blazes, there is also the chance that a dry lightning storm could spark them, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
President Donald Trump’s address Wednesday night failed to quell investors’ fears, sending oil prices higher in response.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Finally her husband came to beg her to change her clothes and make an appearance in the garden, even if only for ten minutes, to quell the rumors of the guests.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
Vocabulary lists containing quell
100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 2
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 7–11
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