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The slight fall in oil prices has helped allay some energy-driven inflation concerns but not enough to quell expectations the Fed will hike rates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

Upon protest, Warner Bros. reversed course and sold the movie, which did little to allay concerns that its favorite creatives are accountants.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

But that won't allay the disappointment among those hoping to see her run.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

In a landmark speech setting out his government's policies, Albanese sought to allay public concern over AI, saying it could be adopted in a way that enhanced the national interest.

From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026

While we stood in line, my mother, in an attempt to allay her doubts about the contents of the note, asked a man in front of us to read it to her.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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

“Nothing in her opening statement allays that concern.”

From Washington Post ● Oct. 11, 2020

In such cases a loud request such as, 'Would you mind turning up the light for a minute, please,' accompanied by a good-humoured laugh, usually allays the fears of 'nervy' people.

From Optical Projection Part 1: Projection of Lantern Slides by Lewis Wright

Wearing a small patch of strapping for the semi-final, any concerns that the slip might cause her problems were soon allayed as Raducanu made a superb start by holding to love.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 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

As the days passed, the family’s fears began to be allayed.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

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 of 2024, allaying fears about a weakening labor market.

From Barron's ● Feb. 28, 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

On my affording an opportunity, through the medium of the currency of the realm, of the allaying, at a later period, this beneficial evil, one of the men remarked:—

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker