alleviate

Example Sentences

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U.S. oil prices tumbled more than 15% on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week cease-fire and President Donald Trump said he would help alleviate ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Energy-driven Swiss inflation should alleviate any SNB concerns about franc strength, Morgan Stanley strategists said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

While surgery can help diagnose endometriosis and alleviate some of the pain, there is no cure for the condition and the symptoms are unpredictable.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

This doesn’t alleviate my guilt over my own assumption, but okay.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone