alleviation
Example Sentences
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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
“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
There was a remedy for fever; there was a recipe for alleviation of headache; there were instructions on making an ointment to treat burns.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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