Abate in example sentence

Thou art the captive of my bow and spear--subject to my will by the laws of all nations; nor will I abate an inch of my right, or abstain from taking by violence what thou refusest to entreaty or necessity."

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Trust me, compassionate comments help abate the negativity.

Now what might this entire region look like if in fact we focus on other lines on the map besides borders, when the insecurities might abate?

Extremism based on a perversion of Islam shows no sign of abating; indeed, it will not abate until it is taken on religiously, as well as by security measures.

Done properly, protecting rain forests is a cost-effective method both to abate climate change and to provide sustainable livelihoods for many millions of people now living in rural poverty.

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