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relieve

[ri-leev] / rɪˈliv /




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"Today's move opens up opportunities for the site, but does not relieve Volkswagen of its responsibility to create solid prospects for the remaining employees as well," she said.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

Many advocates and researchers believe recess helps relieve the stress young people face while also fostering learning, creativity, resilience, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

“Warmer-than-usual weather over the northern hemisphere winter could limit heating-related demand and help relieve upward pressure on natural gas and LNG prices in Europe and Asia,” says David Oxley, chief commodities economist.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

It’s a step towards whatever the next thing is, and even if I do it forever, I’ll always have other things that I do that relieve the existential crisis of being a stylist.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Alice came in now and then to relieve me.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler

Every $10 donated to Undue Medical Debt relieves an average of $1,000 in medical debt.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

Homan suggested ICE agents would cover entry and exit points so "that relieves that TSA officer to go to screening and to reduce those lines".

From BBC Mar. 22, 2026

Discovery board, Paramount says it will agree to fully backstop an exchange offer that relieves WBD of its contractual bondholder obligations.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 10, 2026

“Writing it all down relieves that burden 100%,” said Francis, whose firm has created a downloadable booklet to help the process.

From MarketWatch Feb. 10, 2026

She relieves herself in the sixth-floor toilet and checks her instinct to flush, knowing the toilet will not refill, and double-checks the air to make sure it does not feel warm before continuing.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

He must have been relieved to be supported by a guest.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

So, instead of feeling relieved, investors can rush for the exits.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

The comments relieved some pressure on the bond market, where a recent climb in yields—which rise when prices fall—had rattled investors worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

In an Instagram post, external, Lizzo said she was "relieved" at the outcome and will "continue to fight" every claim made against her and her company.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Kellerman spends the last five minutes of the class talking with us about our upcoming art project, and I’m relieved to just zone out and listen.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

There’s no real harm in relieving that stress by laughing at the antics of President Camacho.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

Or did she act in the throes of postpartum psychosis, relieving her of criminal responsibility, as her defense claims?

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Territorial Policy Minister Ángel Víctor Torres has been tasked with co-ordinating the response, relieving the Ceuta local government of that responsibility.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East isn’t just important for the supply of raw crude itself, but is also essential for relieving global refining capacity.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

To get the key, you presented yourself at the gate and waited for the officer you were relieving to drop the key down in a bucket on a rope.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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