- present participle of allay.
allaying
Example Sentences
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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
If Tongue was wild, Atkinson was accurate, allaying any fears about his own lack of cricket.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 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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