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allay

[uh-ley] / əˈleɪ /


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To allay concerns about his age, Lula has released videos of him lifting weights, using a treadmill and sprinting to meetings.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

These have done little to allay her worries.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 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

In order to allay any fears his clients might have about his political leanings, he had altered his name slightly.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy




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