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alleviate

[uh-lee-vee-eyt] / əˈli viˌeɪt /


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In a sign of Moscow’s possible agitation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia is ready to provide financial and humanitarian aid to alleviate the crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Liani sees eventual solutions to the capacity constraints as well, noting new data-center investments in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as nuclear-energy projects meant to help alleviate the power crunch.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Rankin said: "The rail link might see more people coming by public transport than road, which might alleviate some of the traffic problems."

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The European Commission on Saturday urged European Union members to lower their target for filling natural gas storage in the coming months, to alleviate price pressures caused by the war.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

No arguments shall be wanting on my part that can alleviate so severe a misfortune—or that may comfort you, under a circumstance that must be of all others the most afflicting to a parent’s mind.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen