abate

Example Sentences

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That tailwind isn’t likely to abate when the fighting in Iran ends.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Investor anxiety about the investigation into Fed chair Jerome Powell appeared to abate for now, with the dollar unwinding Monday’s decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

The time had come, he said, to "abate the suffering of the Palestinian people" and set a pathway to peace.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025

However, a question that will be raised during CBA negotiations is whether the surge in fan interest and revenue will continue or abate over time.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

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

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo