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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

The researchers examined three key sociobehavioral factors: stress internalization, neighborhood or community cohesion and external stress alleviation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Asked about the flood alleviation scheme put in place, she questioned whether it was saving one area but causing problems for other areas.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

“Not a ray of alleviation of the present calamity breaks in our city from any quarter,” he wrote to Julia.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy




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