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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

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

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

In July, the council sent a letter to 40 residents at the mobile home park to "allay concerns" about the land.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

But they found nothing to either arouse their suspicions or allay their fears.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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