allay
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He had been searching for a tangible way to help the environment and allay his anxieties about the planet’s future when he came across Crouch’s posts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
But that doesn't allay the fears of people living in communities where potential sites have been identified because the faceless, warehouse-like buildings housing the servers can cover a massive footprint.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 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
He said it was his mission to change the way the office operated to allay concerns of voters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
During the last day and night new fears had come, but new feelings had helped to allay those fears.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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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
“Nothing in her opening statement allays that concern.”
From Washington Post ● Oct. 11, 2020
We'm allays home in time to hear The singin' o' the kettle.
From Cornish Catches and Other Verses by Bernard Moore
With Bath playing with more width and ruthlessness – nine tries from 17 visits to the Saracens 22m – some of the pre-Six Nations concerns over the defending champions were allayed.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
Early fears that the fast-food colossus would be overly brand conscious and dictate content were allayed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
It will take a long time for these concerns to be allayed.
From Barron's ● Mar. 5, 2026
This has allayed worries over imminent U.S. military action, ANZ Research analysts say in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
But made into a gruel it allayed the children’s craving for a time and put something into their distended, empty bellies.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
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It is also possible that a couple of rate hikes now, paired with reassuring language from the Fed, could lower long-term yields by allaying fears that the central bank is behind the curve on inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
January’s jobs growth was the largest since December of 2024, allaying fears about a weakening labor market.
From Barron's ● Feb. 28, 2026
Elsewhere in Asia, the Sri Lankan authorities confirmed that the president did not intend to sign execution warrants, allaying concerns it might resume putting people to death.
From BBC ● May 28, 2024
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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