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reassurance

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




NOUN
security blanket
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“They’re looking for reassurance that Nvidia can maintain its competitive advantage and continue growing without the person who helped build it into what it is today.”

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026

The next CEO needs to serve as a crisis manager, pulling together a workforce and customer and investor base that faces a shifting and uncertain future without the reassurance and confidence that Huang inspired.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026

Officials say their presence would be to provide reassurance to Ukraine and to help rebuild its armed forces.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

“It gives voters reassurance that there is someone who has their back at voting locations,” Wimbish said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Pausing among the comfrey and ground elder, they stared at each other, seeking reassurance.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams

As things stand, the sport is pressing ahead with plans to go to those races after being given security reassurances from various governmental sources that it should be safe.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Her doctors responded with the same reassurances about her baby, and the same refusals of her request.

From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government could increase bond buybacks to bring down yields, but the reassurances had little effect.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

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

At least my sister didn’t insult me with false reassurances.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis


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