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abate

[uh-beyt] / əˈbeɪt /


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They accused the oil companies of creating a public nuisance by altering the environment and leaving the county to pay to abate growing hazards such as the flooding that tests roads and bridges.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Bessent, as part of efforts to abate market turmoil, has temporarily lifted US sanctions on Iranian and Russian oil that had already been loaded onto ships.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

Blue Owl’s fans say the investor angst will abate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

The city is also asking for the companies to pay an unspecified amount of money to abate what officials have called a public health crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

“I pray this grief of yours will soon abate and that you will return to your usual self.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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