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She said in communities where myths existed around screening, time is also required to explain what is involved and allay fears and potentially work with interpreters.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

“I wish I could give you a response that would allay your worries, but I can’t.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

He said it was his mission to change the way the office operated to allay concerns of voters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

It’s only people like Ruth, who thanklessly work to allay that suffering even in the smallest ways, that keep the darkness from devouring us whole.

From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026

To allay it, I shall to-day search entire ship carefully from stem to stern.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

The director of Belfast Christmas Market is hoping the suspension of roadworks in the run-up to Christmas allays concerns after recent traffic congestion in the city.

From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2024

In states that are now moving to change their procedures, lawmakers argue that creating formal rules allays security concerns and prevents bad actors from disrupting governance.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 17, 2022

Now, an ambitious new study allays those fears.

From Science Magazine ● Feb. 2, 2022

For instance, your desire to warn someone away from a speeding train allays your own anxiety; it might also give you some “told you so” satisfaction later.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 2, 2022

It is noted as something which is wet, fluid, satisfies thirst,49 allays uneasiness, etc.

From Creative Intelligence Essays in the Pragmatic Attitude by Boyd H. Bode

With Bath playing with more width and ruthlessness – nine tries from 17 visits to the Saracens 22m – some of the pre-Six Nations concerns over the defending champions were allayed.

From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026

Early fears that the fast-food colossus would be overly brand conscious and dictate content were allayed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026

It will take a long time for these concerns to be allayed.

From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026

This has allayed worries over imminent U.S. military action, ANZ Research analysts say in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026

My mom admits that nerves were part of the equation but says her doubts and anxieties were allayed by the excitement of starting a life with my dad.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

It is also possible that a couple of rate hikes now, paired with reassuring language from the Fed, could lower long-term yields by allaying fears that the central bank is behind the curve on inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

January’s jobs growth was the largest since December 2024, allaying fears about a weakening labor market.

From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026

Elsewhere in Asia, the Sri Lankan authorities confirmed that the president did not intend to sign execution warrants, allaying concerns it might resume putting people to death.

From BBC ● May 28, 2024

Unionized West Coast dockworkers and their employers have reached a tentative agreement on a six-year contract, allaying concerns of a broad shutdown.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 14, 2023

Eisenhower understood that allaying the public’s concerns required concrete action.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik