relieved
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She said the pain felt like she was being stabbed in the stomach - pain that has now been relieved thanks to surgery.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
She was probably relieved when the jeeps turned up for another day trip, and Romesh was all of us with his hilarious reaction to news of yet another insane mission.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
"It's great," one woman who came to watch told AFP in the town dotted with Chinese as well as Korean shops and restaurants, where residents were relieved the bridge had finally open.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
When a county judge put the brakes on what would be the largest data center in California, ruling the whole project needed extensive environmental review, Kristian Salgado was relieved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
I’m so happy and relieved to see him that I quickly squeeze by the bike and pop my head beneath the curtain.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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