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relax

[ri-laks] / rɪˈlæks /




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It worked on Raycer Martin, a 19-year-old student and wine-bar chef from Arizona who plays videogames to relax after his night shift.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“It’s honestly just trying to relax early and throw harder later in my delivery,” Sheehan said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

"We are a responsible government. We know what we are doing. So people should relax," Ruto said in earlier comments.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

While he was able to relax backstage before the final, defending champion Humphries and 2021 winner Jonny Clayton were involved in a titanic tussle of their own in the second semi-final.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“I’ve taught you both for years now, and if each of you would relax a little, you might just become friends.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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