Sentence examples for was able to defuse from inspiring English sources

Perhaps he was able to defuse the doubtless non-existent tension by smiling magnanimously.

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.

Once he came forward, Snyderman was able to defuse the situation and resolve the crisis in a way that, under the circumstances, was deemed satisfactory by all concerned.

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.

Although St Cloud police confirmed that Peters was the first Swatting target the city had seen, the officers were aware of the concept, so he was 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.

Would Morsi have been able to defuse the current tensions between the Israelis and the Palestinians?

Police were able to defuse or safely detonate an additional five such cars, officials said.

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.