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allay

[uh-ley] / əˈleɪ /


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Ultimately, the FDA decided not enough data existed to allay the known safety concerns.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 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

The key question is whether the convenience of fenebrutinib’s oral dosing is enough to allay regulator and physician concerns over safety, according to Citi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Rising yields could put pressure on the BOJ to allay worry about inflation by lifting interest rates, which would tend to push up the yen.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Even brave acts could not allay the fear: the consuming fear that ruled him whenever he had to face Bull Meecham boy to man.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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