alleviate

Example Sentences

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“It’s hard to say exactly what’s in the price, but markets are looking for that as a potential way to alleviate some pressure from the situation.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

"We're seeing more opportunities to alleviate the worst consequences of old age," he said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

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

The government, which has so far ruled out any form of rationing, has also sought to alleviate shortages by releasing oil from the national stockpile and lowering fuel standards.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

He had been so sure that Sirius’s reply would alleviate his worries rather than increasing them.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling