allay

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

To allay concerns that books can’t compete with the allure of digital devices, he offers a simple observation: Reading is as addictive as videogames were in his youth, “mind-altering, escapist, and fun.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Rising yields could put pressure on the BOJ to allay worry about inflation by lifting interest rates, which would tend to push up the yen.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Now that the CyberArk and Chronosphere acquisitions have closed, she looks forward to the company providing a “clearer picture” on its growth prospects going forward, which she said should further allay investor worries.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

During the last day and night new fears had come, but new feelings had helped to allay those fears.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright