let up

Example Sentences

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Unfortunately for many, the wet weather shows no sign of letting up in the short term.

From BBC

Uncle Dutch says he prayed for the storm to let up, but it got worse and worser.

From Literature

But the day that had started out so peacefully wasn’t about to let up—the mountain had more in store for them.

From Literature

“Coach never lets up in terms of playing to our standard. We try to get ball inside because we have amazing post presence. We want to do that.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times