abate
Example Sentences
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But the market reaction isn’t an indication that the anxiety over the Fed has abated.
From Barron's
And the turmoil at banks seems to be abating, with government officials in recent days saying that deposit flows have stabilized.
From New York Times
Worries about a full-blown global banking crisis have abated after two banks, in the U.S. and Europe, were rescued.
From Reuters
With no sign of the protests abating, insiders question whether Borne's government has lost control of the political messaging necessary to appease the street.
From Reuters
Graves said the office temporarily had resources stretched thin in recent years, though some of those problems had abated.
From Washington Post
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