The Quozl just need somewhere to call home. Send us feedback about these examples.Rabbitlike aliens from outer space colonize Earth during humankind’s Second World War in a delightfully funny and thought-provoking science fiction adventure These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'quell.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Simon Montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Jan. 2023 Firing and charging the officers before it was made public could be an attempt to quell potential violence. 2023 The pilgrimage was a rare mission by a religious leader to try and quell the violence that has befallen South Sudan. 2023 The funding comes as the nation grapples with an uptick in homicides since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and is divided on how to quell violence: more policing, more community funding or both.

2023 Henry’s government in October appealed for outside military intervention in Haiti to quell the violence, a remarkable request that underscored the dire situation in a country deeply resentful of foreign intervention. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr.

2023 Softball North Harford 17, Havre de Grace 11: The Hawks scored 10 first-inning runs and led 16-1 but still had to quell a late Warrior rally. Natalie Kitroeff Daniele Volpe, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2023 But in the year since the government declared a state of emergency to quell gang violence, deploying the military onto the streets in force, the nation has undergone a remarkable transformation. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 12 Apr.

2023 The front and rear tracks are wider, and the Integra has the same dual-axis front suspension setup as the Civic Type R that's meant to quell torque steer. Verb Policymakers also noted that actions taken by the Fed and other government agencies to mitigate possible contagion and secure the US financial system had successfully quelled immediate fears and and calmed conditions in the banking sector.