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reassurance

[ree-uh-shoor-uhns, -shur] / ˌri əˈʃʊər əns, -ˈʃɜr /




NOUN
security blanket
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Williams has also found reassurance in the response to her character.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Nicola said she was surprised and disappointed by that response and called for greater "transparency" from the Law Society and "more reassurance" for victims.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

That cautious approach provides some reassurance for us mere mortals prone to get spooked.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

At the border fence, parents sought reassurance from those returning, showing them pictures of their loved ones and asking for news.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

She looks away, not interested in reassurance or affection.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

He has been speaking with European unions about possible protections and offering reassurances that workers' rights will be protected.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

The senator has now been out of public view for more than two weeks, with limited official updates beyond the initial hospitalization notice and brief reassurances from his office.

From Salon Jul. 3, 2026

Incumbent treasury chief Rachel Reeves has made a strong commitment to meeting the fiscal rules and markets will search for similar reassurances from any potential successor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Back in Pahalgam, Nazakat Ali is still answering his phone, repeating the same reassurances to visitors.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2026

I trusted too long in false reassurances, believing as we all want to do when men speak of the national interest, that it’s also ours.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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