allays
- present tense form of allay (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The director of Belfast Christmas Market is hoping the suspension of roadworks in the run-up to Christmas allays concerns after recent traffic congestion in the city.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024
In states that are now moving to change their procedures, lawmakers argue that creating formal rules allays security concerns and prevents bad actors from disrupting governance.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2022
Now, an ambitious new study allays those fears.
From Science Magazine • Feb. 2, 2022
For instance, your desire to warn someone away from a speeding train allays your own anxiety; it might also give you some “told you so” satisfaction later.
From Washington Post • Jan. 2, 2022
Now I'm no Amerikin myself, but they're a wunnerful clever people, the Amerikins are, allays inventin' or suthink o' that there.
From Puppets at Large Scenes and Subjects from Mr Punch's Show by Anstey, F.
