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abate

[uh-beyt] / əˈbeɪt /


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

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

The ratio could be reimposed if concerns about the Chinese currency’s appreciation abate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Foreign Secretary David Lammy told the BBC that the world had seen "the most horrific scenes" in Gaza and the time had come "to abate the suffering of the Palestinian people".

From BBC • Jul. 30, 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

But Faramir burned with a fever that would not abate.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien