And Tressel quickly defused two prickly issues that might have unnerved a more excitable coach.

That argument quickly defused what had been a mushrooming controversy.

The soldier got angry, but fortunately for the monk, Sir John D'Oyly was nearby and quickly defused the situation.

Tagliabue quickly defused the situation.

Walter Haxalt's refusal to reply was quickly defusing his temper, and making him feel embarrassed.

Parker quickly defuses the bomb and frees Eos.

Many people here said Mayor Dorn's comments quickly defused the sudden swelling of anger over the incident.

They attempt to set him up for sexual harassment by using Pam (Jenna Fischer) as bait, but Pam quickly defuses the scheme.

A tense moment, but he quickly defuses it.

Wendy offers to wake her, but a minor argument ensues between the two sisters after she does so, though Carol quickly defuses it.