| Young men who are used to employing overwhelming power are suddenly asked to de-escalate violence. |
| They learn how neutral language can de-escalate potentially volatile situations. |
| The main coalition of protesters has been endeavoring, at least most of the time, to de-escalate the mounting tension. |
| By the end of the week, both sides said they were trying to de-escalate the dispute. |
| The aim is to de-escalate conflict and show we can be peacekeepers, but there comes a time if people are throwing bricks at you then you must put the helmets back on. |
| It is only a question of time before somebody is killed unless steps are taken to de-escalate the situation. |
