Example Sentences

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Fed officials would typically look through this oil shock because, presumably, when the latest conflict in the Middle East subsides, the inflationary surge will abate as well.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

“If you’re a consumer I see hopeful signs that prices will abate, but time will tell.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2023

To Cowie, who expressed little optimism extinctions will abate, the priority should be collecting species, especially invertebrates, from the wild so there will at least be museum specimens to mark their existence.

From Salon • May 31, 2023

Hear me, my lord; your anger will abate.

From The Revenge A Tragedy by Young, Edward