allay
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If you suspect you’ll have a high tax bill, filing an extension probably won’t allay your concern.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
But Walsh has sought to allay concerns, saying that airlines could withstand the fuel price shock.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Messrs. Schmidt and Gates may think they can allay the fear and despair they’ve helped to inspire by issuing a few oracles on the unwisdom of catastrophism.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Ultimately, the FDA decided not enough data existed to allay the known safety concerns.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
She was bien souffrante, and she was filled with vague dread, which only her husband’s presence could allay.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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