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relaxation

[ree-lak-sey-shuhn] / ˌri lækˈseɪ ʃən /


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The sessions, set in futuristic settings, promise stress reduction and relaxation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"This isn't about just stress relief or relaxation; this is about fundamentally changing how the brain engages with reality and quantifying these changes biologically."

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

For example, it thinks officials will extend the relaxation of fuel-quality standards to improve domestic supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

He added that there had also been a steady rise in the number of journeys each year since the relaxation of Covid restrictions.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

This brings Old Hirsch from the sofa, to supervise its making, and the smell is such a relaxation, such a memory of home that the room settles into a happy buzz of conversation.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron