1
as in excusing
to make (something) seem less bad by offering excuses
don't try to palliate your constant lying by claiming that everybody lies
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2
as in alleviating
to make more bearable or less severe
this medicine should palliate your cough at least a little
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Research — a survey of 109 CEOs of major Canadian organizations, complemented by in-depth qualitative interviews with 46 of them — suggests six strategies for alleviating loneliness that leaders can employ.—
Alaric Bourgoin,
Sarah L. Wright,
Jean-François Harvey,
Saouré Kouamé,
Harvard Business Review,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Much of this latest round of donations went to organizations focused on alleviating poverty, Scott wrote in a blog post on Wednesday.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
20 Dec. 2024
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Most post-presidency books are about people touting their successes and justifying things deemed mistakes.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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In 2002, the Nobel committee finally amended its error, justifying it, in part, because Carter had criticized the Bush Administration’s invasion of Iraq.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
29 Dec. 2024
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Cleveland wasted no time following the conclusion of their season by relieving Dorsey of his duties just one season after joining the team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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Xylitol may have other health benefits, including preventing ear and sinus infections, increasing bone density, and relieving constipation.—
Adrienne Dellwo,
Verywell Health,
5 Jan. 2025
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Now, the YouTuber has broken his silence — in a 21-minute video uploaded to his side channel with 272,000 subscribers that only spends around two minutes explaining his recent absence from the internet.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 Dec. 2024
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The company has not issued a press release explaining the issue and an email was not immediately returned, Associated Press reported.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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This transparency aids employees in comprehending the benefits of the new system and proactively addresses any potential concerns by mitigating uncertainty and resistance.—
Cory McNeley,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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What separates a great investor from a good one is proactivity around identifying and mitigating those risks as soon as the deal is final, preferably even before closing.—
Dan Hawkins,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The soothing sound of water from the fountains, accompanied by the fragrant aromas of essential oils immediately ease the senses once inside the spa.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Simply pop them in a microwave to provide up to an hour of soothing warmth and comfort.—
Wayfair,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Potassium may help lower high blood pressure by flushing excess sodium through urine and easing tension on the walls of your blood vessels.—
Lindsey DeSoto, RD, LD,
Verywell Health,
3 Jan. 2025
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On Monday, the state released another regulation aimed at easing California’s home insurance crisis, allowing insurers to charge homeowners higher premiums to protect themselves from catastrophic wildfire claims.—
Andrea Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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