relax
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Roosevelt used the property to relax, but he also saw it as a perfect place for high-level diplomacy.
From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2026
I liked the familiar walk, the casual energy and the feeling that I could relax there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
The Malibu house is “good to help me relax, which I’ve gotten better with over the years,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
In diligent, exhausted Japan, self-described elite "competitive sleepers" vied to lie down, relax and nap the fastest and deepest in a contest organised by a mattress company.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
Mom never liked playing in the water—she preferred to relax on the balcony while Dad took us kids on adventures—but I adored the rare afternoon when I skipped surfing to spend one-on-one time with Mom.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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Instead he creates drama or a crisis, arouses a counterforce, attacks this new enemy, experiences fear—will my luck hold?—defeats the new enemy, feels relief, relaxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Best part: The clippers work for cheap, and none of the promotional aspects need to be publicly disclosed, thanks to a federal-regulation loophole that relaxes transparency standards on ads that don’t sell tangible products.
From Slate ● May 6, 2026
As it bakes, it softens and relaxes, turning creamy at the edges while still holding its shape at the core.
From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2026
This disturbance relaxes the usual Raman selection rules and produces distinctive low-frequency Raman scattering.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2026
His face relaxes and his lopsided smile flashes.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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The chef’s kitchen features two large islands, white cabinetry, and high-end appliances, while the primary suite takes the home’s relaxed aesthetic one step further with a swinging bed and floor-to-ceiling windows.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
It added that measures restricting the bank's activities in the lending business, and in relation to entering into new business relationships with politically exposed persons from high-risk countries, had been lifted or relaxed.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
But despite the relaxed TED talk vibe, this was sober and serious speech.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
“It sets the tone, whether it’s iced coffee or hot coffee, for more of a relaxed vibe,” said longtime recruiter Peter Bennett, 66.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
“Remember,” Ms. Campbell had said, “this is just a relaxed conversation, no more than five, ten minutes, between two strong Black girls. So have fun with it.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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The main living and dining areas flow into one another, creating an airy setting for entertaining or relaxing at home.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Compared with the control, they described the Hinoki aroma as more relaxing, comfortable, likable, elegant, nostalgic, and woody.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
“Texas agriculture and freight run on diesel,” he said in a statement relaxing state transport and fuel regulations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
But he does note that lymphatic drainage massages can feel "relaxing" and some people "can notice a temporary reduction in swelling".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
That Sunday evening began with people gathered around the family radio, relaxing as the weekend drew to a close.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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