allaying

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January’s jobs growth was the largest since December 2024, allaying fears about a weakening labor market.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Elsewhere in Asia, the Sri Lankan authorities confirmed that the president did not intend to sign execution warrants, allaying concerns it might resume putting people to death.

From BBC • May 28, 2024

The dramatic move is intended to speed the adoption of electric vehicles, allaying fears that chargers won’t be available for long distance travel.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2023

The move was geared toward allaying concerns about the resolution among Republicans, but it did not appear to have succeeded.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2023

Eisenhower understood that allaying the public’s concerns required concrete action.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik