relieving

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Relieving starter Ava Phillips, the Rosary senior pitcher got eight outs and did not allow a baserunner to close out an 8-4 upset of Orange Lutheran.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2025

Relieving yourself over the planned 12 hours meant steady aim into a bottle or a camp-style toilet behind a curtain.

From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2023

Relieving him of the press commitment and public scrutiny might free him up and help him find his game.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2022

Relieving an injured Vitek Vanecek, Samsonov saved 43 of 45 shots, and his performance was a key reason the Capitals walked away with two points against their Metropolitan Division rival.

From Washington Times • Feb. 2, 2022

Kimm, the Relieving Officer, said the sub-contractor had offered to take the other sacks back.—Mr.

From From Crow-Scaring to Westminster; an Autobiography by George Edwards M.P. O.B.E.