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relax

[ri-laks] / rɪˈlæks /




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Mirjam Swanson writes he just needs to relax.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

Instead, it appears to trigger small shifts in the body’s regulatory systems that reduce inflammation and help blood vessels relax.

From Science Daily Aug. 13, 2026

She describes it as a "recently modernised art-nouveau cinema/theatre transformed into a beautiful bookshop where you can order and drink, with air con, and relax a little bit with books around you".

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

I’ve learned to relax and rest even if I’m not sleeping and enjoy the still, dark quiet.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Just knowing that things were normal with Zara again made my spine relax a little.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee

Instead he creates drama or a crisis, arouses a counterforce, attacks this new enemy, experiences fear—will my luck hold?—defeats the new enemy, feels relief, relaxes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Best part: The clippers work for cheap, and none of the promotional aspects need to be publicly disclosed, thanks to a federal-regulation loophole that relaxes transparency standards on ads that don’t sell tangible products.

From Slate May 6, 2026

As it bakes, it softens and relaxes, turning creamy at the edges while still holding its shape at the core.

From Salon Mar. 23, 2026

This disturbance relaxes the usual Raman selection rules and produces distinctive low-frequency Raman scattering.

From Science Daily Mar. 7, 2026

The man waves a hand, and everyone relaxes their stance.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

Hampton Court and Chiswick have also stopped digging over flowerbeds and relaxed about weeds.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

“Women are gravitating to the style because it provides a more tailored look while remaining casual and comfortable. They also pair well with the more relaxed, wide-leg pants and jeans that are popular.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

She was at the company’s Lebanon, Tenn., headquarters, where she appeared more relaxed, some of the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Reynolds, 34, seems surprisingly relaxed considering today marks the final two performances of “1536,” a play she’s been starring in at the Ambassadors Theatre since early May.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

She had no idea whether it made her look relaxed or even more murderous.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

The home, which was built in 1980, was always meant to serve as a relaxing sanctuary, having been inspired by Balinese architecture.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

Some summer advice: Going for a dip is a relaxing way to beat the heat, but occasionally, something goes wrong.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

Venice is that bright, sweet spot in the middle, where you have the more relaxing presence of the water and the beach, but still connected to Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

The redesigned robotaxi’s interior has a lighter color palette, aimed at creating a calmer and more relaxing environment, and added padding and ergonomic curves in the seats and headrests.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

I get in the zone and it's pretty relaxing.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks




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