Sentence examples for try to defuse from inspiring English sources

Syria appeared eager to try to defuse the crisis.

So he is likely to try to defuse disputes about morality.

"I will try to defuse enemy activity in the places where they plan their terrorist activities".

On Saturday Merkel called Turkey's prime minister, Binali Yıldırım, to try to defuse the row.

Her goal had simply been to try to defuse tension, she said.

With international eyes on the country, the authorities have acted quickly to try to defuse tensions.

President Nicolas Sarkozy of France flew to Chad to try to defuse tensions.

By joining in, Mr. Bush and Mr. Gore can try to defuse criticism by embracing it.

The rule was to try to defuse the problem with your brain.

The government and opposition held talks on Wednesday to try to defuse the tensions.

If you do not drop the issue, she will try to defuse the conflict, often by crying.