abate

Example Sentences

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Bessent, as part of efforts to abate market turmoil, has temporarily lifted US sanctions on Iranian and Russian oil that had already been loaded onto ships.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

“If regulatory overhangs abate and double-digit tech earnings materialise, a multi-year catch-up is possible,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

The time had come, he said, to "abate the suffering of the Palestinian people" and set a pathway to peace.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025

However, a question that will be raised during CBA negotiations is whether the surge in fan interest and revenue will continue or abate over time.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

“I pray this grief of yours will soon abate and that you will return to your usual self.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein