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Refunds could raise questions about the fate of tariff revenue, an estimated $350 billion annualized, which has assuaged worries about the fiscal deficit.

From Barron's • Dec. 14, 2025

Still, related GLP-1 medications have been used to treat diabetes for nearly two decades, which has assuaged some physicians’ fears of large-scale safety issues.

From Scientific American • Oct. 16, 2023

The relief and elation in Berlin that its operation concluded relatively successfully has assuaged the anger of defence officials, but military leaders are still said to be "not amused".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2023

Ratification stalled due to EU worries over deforestation stoked during the leadership of Lula’s predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, though Lula’s re-election has assuaged these fears, according to Spanish officials.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2023

This is the tonic that sustains tens of thousands of sorely stricken ones, until Time, the great healer, has assuaged the floods of their sorrow.

From In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism by Stables, Gordon