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allay

[uh-ley] / əˈleɪ /


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Google Glass could be the next must-have gadget if the company can allay privacy fears and overcome its label as a ‘Segway for your face.’

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

In a landmark speech setting out his government's policies, Albanese sought to allay public concern over AI, saying it could be adopted in a way that enhanced the national interest.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

It’s only people like Ruth, who thanklessly work to allay that suffering even in the smallest ways, that keep the darkness from devouring us whole.

From Salon Jun. 18, 2026

Messrs. Schmidt and Gates may think they can allay the fear and despair they’ve helped to inspire by issuing a few oracles on the unwisdom of catastrophism.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

He devised a strategy that he believed would not only allay suspicions but also reduce the costs of construction.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

The director of Belfast Christmas Market is hoping the suspension of roadworks in the run-up to Christmas allays concerns after recent traffic congestion in the city.

From BBC Nov. 16, 2024

In states that are now moving to change their procedures, lawmakers argue that creating formal rules allays security concerns and prevents bad actors from disrupting governance.

From Seattle Times Feb. 17, 2022

Now, an ambitious new study allays those fears.

From Science Magazine Feb. 2, 2022

The wall-to-wall news coverage and social media chatter about the crisis can provoke anxiety as much as it informs and allays fear.

From Washington Post Mar. 13, 2020

It's allays Sylv's ways and Sylv's idees, and he can't do nothin' for himself, but some one else hev got to do it for him.

From True and Other Stories by George Parsons Lathrop

Early fears that the fast-food colossus would be overly brand conscious and dictate content were allayed.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 17, 2026

In securing Abrar at the auction, Sunrisers allayed fears that the four Hundred franchises affiliated to IPL teams would avoid signing Pakistan players.

From BBC Mar. 16, 2026

It will take a long time for these concerns to be allayed.

From Barron's Mar. 5, 2026

Nvidia’s shares handed back gains Thursday, leading other tech stocks lower, after its earnings only briefly allayed worries over heavy spending in AI.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 21, 2025

When all was published and done, my competitive anxieties, at least, had been allayed.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

January’s jobs growth was the largest since that of December 2024, allaying fears of a weakening labor market.

From Barron's Mar. 1, 2026

They were comments aimed at allaying fans' fears of a trophyless season, but instead they have been used to - as Postecoglou has said himself - mock him after a bad result.

From BBC Jan. 15, 2025

Economic data has largely indicated that the U.S. economy remains resilient, raising hopes for a soft landing and allaying concerns of a possible recession.

From Reuters Sep. 19, 2023

Unionized West Coast dockworkers and their employers have reached a tentative agreement on a six-year contract, allaying concerns of a broad shutdown.

From Seattle Times Jun. 14, 2023

Eisenhower understood that allaying the public’s concerns required concrete action.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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