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relief

[ri-leef] / rɪˈlif /


Example Sentences

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There’s some reprieve and relief in letting go, allowing someone else to take the reins.

From Salon

Before tech companies breathe a sigh of relief though, she hints she won't be swayed from her career-long mission of making the tech world safer.

From BBC

But then it turned into a pretty good week, and she must have breathed a sigh of relief.

From Los Angeles Times

And yet, I’m too lazy to step outside to seek relief in the cold yet unusually quiet streets of my neighborhood.

From Salon

There is currently no cure, and treatment is limited to pain relief and sometimes surgery.

From BBC