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allay

[uh-ley] / əˈleɪ /


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If you suspect you’ll have a high tax bill, filing an extension probably won’t allay your concern.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Spanish officials have sought to allay concerns about the ship's arrival, laying out in detail the containment precautions being taken.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 4, 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

As rumors circulated about the dangers of the new product, ethyl’s ebullient inventor, Thomas Midgley, decided to hold a demonstration for reporters to allay their concerns.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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