abate
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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
That tailwind isn’t likely to abate when the fighting in Iran ends.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
Kassam at State Street said he doesn’t expect AI fears to abate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 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
Rainwater dripped from the hem of the master's cloak, but he stood stout as a winebarrel on his bit of decking and looking down at Ged he asked, “Can you abate this wind, lad?”
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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