relief
Example Sentences
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Indeed, research from Cornell’s Pillemer and colleagues shows that while people who start a cutoff often feel a temporary sense of relief, they also experience significantly higher rates of chronic unhappiness and depression over time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The numbers have spiked since payments came due again following a lengthy pause intended to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
A widely available antidepressant may provide meaningful relief for people experiencing persistent fatigue from long COVID, according to a global clinical trial co-led by McMaster University.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
Changing her surname to match her mother's felt like a relief and Maggie says she now feels "more like myself".
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
It’s a relief to share the information with someone else.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing relief
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 6
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