allay
verb (used with object)
to put (fear, doubt, suspicion, anger, etc.) to rest; calm; quiet.
has been allaying
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present perfect progressiveof allay (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Navigating language and cultural differences has been a struggle, as has been allaying the concerns of my adoptive parents, who in the beginning were uncertain of my birth family’s intentions.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2013
