respite
Example Sentences
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“The cabin served as a respite through all things, even the hardest,” said Kristie.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
In Wetherby, Martin House Children's Hospice provides palliative care and respite for children and young people who have serious illnesses.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The mosque eventually built a small shed for him as a place for respite from the heat.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
“Employers can offer flexible schedules and paid leave. Policymakers can expand caregiver supports, respite care and paid family leave.”
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
“Our respite was a brief one, it would seem.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing respite
"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
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