alleviate
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A simple adjustment of the blocking would alleviate the fakery.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
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
Gold edged higher on signs of de-escalating Middle East tensions that could lead to lower oil prices and alleviate concerns over central banks’ rate increases.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The lights inside were bright, but they did little to alleviate the blackness of the encroaching forest.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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