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reassuring

[ree-uh-shoor-ing, -shur-] / ˌri əˈʃʊər ɪŋ, -ˈʃɜr- /


ADJECTIVE
encouraging
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ADJECTIVE
heartening
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"Secretary Bessent was reassuring us that this is a temporary measure, but we know that it's already a second extension of the measure which initially was meant to last only 30 days," Dombrovskis said.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

It was inspiring and reassuring to work with her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Last month, SAP reported a strong first quarter that showed the resilience of its cloud business, reassuring investors it can weather potential disruption from AI and geopolitical tensions that could affect client spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“It’s reassuring that you know this virus hasn’t picked up any new tricks,” Rupp said.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

The conversations no longer ended in reassuring laughter, and the living room often seemed clouded with uncertainties, with unfinished knowledge, as if they all knew something would happen and yet did not know what.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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