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allay

[uh-ley] / əˈleɪ /


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Google Glass could be the next must-have gadget if the company can allay privacy fears and overcome its label as a ‘Segway for your face.’

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 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

Executives of KKR on Tuesday sought to allay concerns about the firm’s private-credit business.

From The Wall Street Journal May 5, 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

“Nothing in her opening statement allays that concern.”

From Washington Post Oct. 11, 2020

Its form, as you know, nearly always allays your alarms.

From The Sea and the Jungle by Tomlinson, H. M. (Henry Major)

Surging memory costs was one area of concern ahead of Cisco’s earnings but the company allayed those fears.

From Barron's May 13, 2026

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

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

I knew that when Oliver and the National Executive read my memo, their fears that I had gone off the road would be allayed.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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

Scientists said earlier this week that the road was no longer under imminent threat from the lava, allaying fears previously that it could be cut off.

From Seattle Times Dec. 10, 2022

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

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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