But Virgin sought to defuse the row.
Federer sought to defuse the row when the players gathered in Greenwich on Friday.
Colonel Qaddafi has sought to defuse the protests, doubling the salaries of state employees and releasing 110 accused Islamic militants.
The defense quickly sought to defuse the notion that Mr. Rajaratnam's SpotTail investment was meant to encourage Mr. Schutte's testimony.
"He constantly sought to defuse conflict, to clear the path for seeing the best in others," she said.
The deal, brokered by the United Nations with support from the United States, sought to defuse tensions surrounding Iran's program.
Houllier sought to defuse the row when he moved to clarify his remarks on the club website 24 hours later.
Mr. Putin has sought to defuse concerns about the investigation, but faces questions at home and abroad.
But the company has also sought to defuse unrest by giving jobs and other benefits to area residents.
The Lib Dems have also sought to defuse the grievances of hauliers by advocating cuts in vehicle excise duties on freight vehicles.
On Friday, Mr. Obama sought to defuse the conflict by saying insurance companies, rather than religious employers themselves, would pay the costs of birth control.
