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assuage

[uh-sweyj, uh-sweyzh] / əˈsweɪdʒ, əˈsweɪʒ /


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It remains to be seen if Europe’s desire to help only after the conflict is over will assuage the American president.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Nick Hillman, director at the Higher Education Policy Institute, said while the change would be welcomed by many, it was "just a stopgap" that was "unlikely to assuage the concerns" of many graduates.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The Fed did little to assuage those fears Wednesday, keeping interest rates on hold and failing to signal the cuts that could give markets some hope amid a conflict with no end in sight.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Acknowledging growing public anxiety about the integration of AI into different facets of society, Klapper turned to pop culture to assuage fears.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

I get that they’re worried and looking out for me, but I can’t abide their pleas or assuage their fears.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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