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relax

[ri-laks] / rɪˈlæks /




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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

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

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

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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