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relief

[ri-leef] / rɪˈlif /


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A state court gave Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss the same relief, enabling him to play a sixth season of college football come August.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Your accommodations being covered is a huge financial relief, but this celebration will be on the pricier side as flight prices right now are high.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

They tabulate all the numbers given by various sources including the police, local officials and disaster relief agencies.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

That leaves the market with fewer animals, higher cattle costs, and little near-term relief.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

It was a relief when she bustled out of the shelter.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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