Sentence examples for be able to defuse from inspiring English sources

The Maliki government's ability to tamp down the tensions encouraged many Iraqi and American officials that the Iraqis would be able to defuse sectarian tensions without the Americans looking over their shoulders.

A logic of vagueness, be it classical or otherwise, ought to be able to defuse all those paradoxes that have their source in this phenomenon.

It may not be able to defuse bombs or even care for the elderly, but one of the robots at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is certainly providing some entertainment, displaying a range of talents, from dancing to emotion sensing.

"When you get out and know someone on a first-name basis, when you are called to the situation, next time you may be able to defuse the situation". .

No one yet has been able to defuse the visceral hatred that runs through Scottish soccer.

A more seasoned educator might have been able to defuse these situations or avoid them completely.

Through a combination of dancing, singing and kung fu moves, Mr. Lai said he was able to defuse the situation.

Almost insidiously, Disney was able to defuse the potential for cynicism on the part of two well-traveled adults.

Zwayer, even if he wasn't obliged to do so, might have been able to defuse the situation altogether with a smile and a little talk.

General Guei took refuge in the police headquarters and was able to defuse the situation only after agreeing to give soldiers about $1,500 each.

This quick character study dissolved my urge to yell; suddenly instead of irritation I felt sympathy, and we were able to defuse the fit and move on in a matter of seconds.