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relieved



ADJECTIVE
deprived of something, or freed from it
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His sentiments were echoed by Rachid Aouchari, a 32-year-old without work, who said he would be relieved to return home.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

Speaking at the conclusion of the case, Beverley said she felt relieved "that somebody in such a powerful position would recognise that my loss actually meant something".

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

The medications that cause ovarian suppression and have effectively relieved menstrual pain and helped millions of women to manage endometriosis, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, and ovarian cysts?

From Slate Jul. 28, 2026

Furthermore, he said, many people who are affected never file claims because they don’t understand laws around consent searches — or they are just relieved when officers let them go.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

I’m relieved Nate didn’t ask too many questions about why I wanted to steal my own dog, because that’d be the first question I would’ve asked.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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