as in alleviates
to make more bearable or less severe
a gentle breeze would allay the heat
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And without significant sanctions relief that alleviates the suffering of ordinary Iranians and sets the country on a clear path to economic recovery, difficult questions could again arise about the regime’s longstanding policy of defiance against the US.
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Seasoned party-planners say that striving to create meaningful interactions instead of for perfection alleviates some of the stress of hosting.
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In a doublet, the first earthquake relieves stress on one fault while increasing it on a nearby fault.
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Every $10 donated to Undue Medical Debt relieves an average of $1,000 in medical debt.
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The fragrance-free formula moisturizes with ceramides to help restore and strengthen the skin barrier, while the brand's signature thermal spring water soothes and rebalances stressed-out skin.
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The hair growth formula exfoliates and soothes the scalp while simultaneously repairing weak, damaged hair.
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Every additional dataset helps the robot improve its ability to manipulate objects like a human hand.
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Detecting those compounds helps scientists determine whether the ingredients and conditions necessary for life ever existed beyond our planet.
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Broadway ticket sales held steady last week as the newish season eases into the post-Tony summer weeks, with Chess posting strong figures during its final week and Celebrity Autobiography doing the opposite during its last bow.
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Long before the sun climbs high, a boat eases into the waters of Lake Maumelle.
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Tranexamic acid is an amino acid derivative that mitigates inflammation, prevents new dark spots from forming, fades existing ones, clears congestion, and enhances radiance.
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A little understanding mitigates a lot of risk.
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“Allays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allays. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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