reassurance
noun
re·as·sur·ance
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s 
1
: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured
2
Examples of reassurance in a Sentence
Experts offered their reassurances that the accident wouldn't happen again.
He received reassurance from his family.
Children need a lot of reassurance.
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Wednesday’s report of moderating price increases may provide a dose of reassurance that inflation could be resuming its slowdown toward the Fed’s target.
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Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 15 May 2024
Being part of a large group also gives Tranter the reassurance to continue to take on the risks associated with big budget productions.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 May 2024
Agency officials are trying to portray to the public a sense of legitimate inquiry but convey to the federal government reassurance that nothing is going to change.
—Daniel Borenstein, The Mercury News, 11 May 2024
However, some reassurance can be found in UNHCR and other humanitarian organizations working on the ground.
—Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
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Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 15 May 2024
Being part of a large group also gives Tranter the reassurance to continue to take on the risks associated with big budget productions.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 May 2024
Agency officials are trying to portray to the public a sense of legitimate inquiry but convey to the federal government reassurance that nothing is going to change.
—Daniel Borenstein, The Mercury News, 11 May 2024
However, some reassurance can be found in UNHCR and other humanitarian organizations working on the ground.
—Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
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reassurance
noun
re·as·sur·ance
ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s
: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured
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