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relief

[ri-leef] / rɪˈlif /


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As well as the ratepayer relief, the companies’ proposal includes $100 million toward directly supporting workforce development in the state, and establishes up to $1 billion in local supplier spending over five years.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

The expense, which is similar to the cost of a nanny, may seem excessive, but stretching the family budget is worth the mental load relief for some parents.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

Amazon Web Services said it is working to restore services to its Bahrain and U.A.E. facilities and that it has provided billing relief for customers who relied on them.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

The United Nations, which has launched a $50 million appeal to help more than 84,000 people, has said that "operations are shifting from search and rescue to relief and recovery, though rescues continue".

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

It had been a relief to be doing something instead of worrying about Wolf, and she’d felt proud of herself.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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