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The slight fall in oil prices has helped allay some energy-driven inflation concerns but not enough to quell expectations the Fed will hike rates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

Upon protest, Warner Bros. reversed course and sold the movie, which did little to allay concerns that its favorite creatives are accountants.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 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

While we stood in line, my mother, in an attempt to allay her doubts about the contents of the note, asked a man in front of us to read it to her.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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

For instance, your desire to warn someone away from a speeding train allays your own anxiety; it might also give you some “told you so” satisfaction later.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 2, 2022

The trees in every fence row show the wounds of jack-knives; stripping the bark, the boys scrape from its inner surface the thick, fragrant mucilaginous cambium—a delectable substance that allays both hunger and thirst.

From Trees Worth Knowing by Julia Ellen Rogers

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

Analyst Andrew McLeod tells clients in a note that the Australian company’s December-half result allayed some market fears over earnings growth and free cash flow.

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

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

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

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik