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allay

[uh-ley] / əˈleɪ /


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Ultimately, the FDA decided not enough data existed to allay the known safety concerns.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Mortiz’s big purchase could allay worries that other insiders want to dump shares now that the six-month lock-up period for selling the stock expired this week.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Spinner Abrar Ahmed was bought by Sunrisers Leeds in the men's Hundred auction to allay concerns that Pakistan players would be ignored by franchises affiliated to the Indian Premier League.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sought to allay fears about the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, mentioning a forthcoming “series of announcements” by the administration to support the shipping trade.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Even brave acts could not allay the fear: the consuming fear that ruled him whenever he had to face Bull Meecham boy to man.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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