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alleviation

[uh-lee-vee-ey-shuhn] / əˌli viˈeɪ ʃən /


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"When the sea is warm, we get less alleviation at nighttime because there's no coolness coming from the ocean. There's no sea breeze," Burgess said.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

When Camille becomes the chair shortly after, she’s allowed the same alleviation.

From Salon Feb. 18, 2026

As a result a flood alleviation scheme was introduced called "Shimna River Scheme".

From BBC Oct. 20, 2025

“Have the merciless persecutions and unutterable tortures of the dark ages not yet opened their eyes and enlarged their heart for the alleviation of their fellow men’s woes?”

From Slate Apr. 10, 2025

The core of the group coalescing around the US space effort shared an office with Katherine, ate sandwiches with her during lunch, and bonded with her over an enthusiasm for gust alleviation and wake turbulence.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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