allay
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Ultimately, the FDA decided not enough data existed to allay the known safety concerns.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 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
But such arguments do little to allay the fears of prospective buyers who fear they could find they've handed over hundreds for a lemon.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
Marketers see partnering with Tools for Humanity as a way to gain attention, attract new customers and, in the case of Tinder, to help allay consumers’ security concerns regarding their products.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
In a somewhat mistaken attempt to allay fears, he added that the planes had emergency valves that would allow them to dump their entire load instantaneously.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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