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relaxation

[ree-lak-sey-shuhn] / ˌri lækˈseɪ ʃən /


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A week of intensive meditation and other mind and body practices may be capable of producing measurable changes far beyond simple relaxation.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

Hosted by With Love Projects, the sessions are focused on releasing tension and finding relaxation in a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ community members.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

The livery, which aims to provide a sense of freedom and relaxation for a range of horses, allowed them to "be a horse without any expectations".

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

Beijing last month announced a new relaxation of the hukou system of residence registration.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

“Your symptoms were those of a person who has resisted the relaxation phase of dothe.”

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

"It has a mechanical activity -- the contractions and relaxations that pump blood through our body -- coupled to an electrical signal that controls that activity."

From Science Daily Mar. 22, 2024

A number of relaxations have been made in the restrictions Breivik is subject to, according to government lawyer Andreas Hjetland, who represents the Justice Ministry in the case, but the conditions are necessary for security.

From Seattle Times Jan. 8, 2024

Experts have suggested a smattering of possible reasons for the increased rates, such as relaxations in social distancing and masking, increased exposure as a result of vacation travel and waning immunity from past vaccinations.

From Scientific American Aug. 14, 2023

UKHospitality, an industry group, said the "practical" Covid-era relaxations had helped some businesses to boost sales.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2023

CONVULSIONS, the pathological condition of body associated with abnormal, violent and spasmodic contractions and relaxations of the muscles, taking the form of a fit.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" by Various




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