allay
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Ultimately, the FDA decided not enough data existed to allay the known safety concerns.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Spinner Abrar Ahmed was bought by Sunrisers Leeds in the men's Hundred auction to allay concerns that Pakistan players would be ignored by franchises affiliated to the Indian Premier League.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sought to allay fears about the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, mentioning a forthcoming “series of announcements” by the administration to support the shipping trade.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026
But such arguments do little to allay the fears of prospective buyers who fear they could find they've handed over hundreds for a lemon.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
As rumors circulated about the dangers of the new product, ethyl’s ebullient inventor, Thomas Midgley, decided to hold a demonstration for reporters to allay their concerns.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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