alleviation

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

This evaluation extended to the international community, which saw promise in Museveni's early strides on economic growth, poverty alleviation and combating HIV/AIDS.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

"She didn't die with dignity and there was no alleviation for her pain and suffering," she told BBC News.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 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

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