allay

Example Sentences

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He has in recent weeks sought to allay voter anxiety about the cost of living in the US, with home affordability high on the list of Americans' concerns.

From BBC

EU officials say they have gone out of their way to allay Belgian worries and that multiple layers of protection -- including guarantees from other member states -- mean the risks are minimal.

From Barron's

Discovery while trying to allay fears the deal will hurt the entertainment industry.

From Los Angeles Times

As my colleague Sabrina Escobar reports, this year’s total helped allay fears that a weakened consumer wouldn’t show up to shop.

From Barron's

This person tries to allay the fears of the men as she appeals to them to "hang in there, we are doing everything we can".

From BBC