Example Sentences

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This has allayed worries over imminent U.S. military action, ANZ Research analysts say in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

But a scan has allayed fears of an ACL injury for the Barcelona player, who is a key figure for England.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2023

They say an unusually warm winter has allayed fears of wide-spread energy shortages and rationing in Europe.

From Reuters • Jan. 25, 2023

However, he has allayed any fears by saying on social media he will be back in two weeks.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2022

The mellowing touch of time has allayed animosities, subdued old asperities of character, given a larger and more tolerant judgment, cured the morbid sensitiveness that most embitters life.

From The Map of Life Conduct and Character by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole