abate

Example Sentences

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They accused the oil companies of creating a public nuisance by altering the environment and leaving the county to pay to abate growing hazards such as the flooding that tests roads and bridges.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

And the pressure in the pipeline isn’t about to abate.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Blue Owl’s fans say the investor angst will abate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

“Once a property is declared a public nuisance, the owner has the right to abate the nuisance until the department solicits bids for the work,” said Gail Gaddi, a spokesperson for the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

Finally, the steam began to abate, and I signaled enough.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo