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relax

[ri-laks] / rɪˈlæks /




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A slowdown in inflation would also relax the squeeze on income and allow families to get ahead again financially, especially if businesses began to hire more people.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Shortly afterward, lawmakers amended the country's glacier protection law to relax restrictions on mining in areas of permafrost, despite fears the new law could endanger crucial water supplies.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Roberts, meanwhile, was also critical of the government's decision to relax licensing laws during the tournament, saying it was "probably unnecessary and does increase the risk to some degree."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The legislation would relax building codes to allow construction of more apartment buildings with single stairways, instead of the two stairways often required.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

She chanced a breath to relax and immediately regretted it.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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