allay

“I wish I could give you a response that would allay your worries, but I can’t.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 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

Beijing has stepped in to allay India's concerns.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 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

Oh, for but a crust! for but one mouthful to allay the pang of famine!

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

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

Delicacy of mind robs at least vice of its grossest features; it diminishes and allays violence, which is a great source of crimes.

From Elements of Morals With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State by Paul Janet

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

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

My mom admits that nerves were part of the equation but says her doubts and anxieties were allayed by the excitement of starting a life with my dad.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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

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

On my affording an opportunity, through the medium of the currency of the realm, of the allaying, at a later period, this beneficial evil, one of the men remarked:—

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker