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allay

[uh-ley] / əˈleɪ /


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Huge job cuts may not allay recurring concerns about Meta’s spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

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

He devised a strategy that he believed would not only allay suspicions but also reduce the costs of construction.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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