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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

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

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

While we stood in line, my mother, in an attempt to allay her doubts about the contents of the note, asked a man in front of us to read it to her.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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