let up

Example Sentences

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After declining in 2024 and 2023, investment began to surge at the start of 2024 — and it hasn’t let up.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

It hopes to preserve its most capable defensive weapons in the face of daily Iranian barrages that haven’t let up through four weeks of war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Elsewhere in the UK, the persistent rain over recent weeks has resulted in ongoing flooding with no significant let up expected until the middle of next month at the earliest.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

When the Trojans’ attack finally let up, they were well out in front again, rolling to an 81-69 victory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

The wind had let up, but the cold rain still fell relentlessly from some endless reservoir in the sky.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen