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relaxation

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


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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

Under a relaxation of the rules announced last year, some drivers may be granted an exemption to continue for a third season if it is thought to be beneficial for their development.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Arrive early if you can — the relaxation areas are well worth spending time in before your treatment.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Materials that displayed strong low-frequency Raman features also showed high ionic diffusivity and dynamic relaxation of the host lattice.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

This was used as a kitchen and relaxation room, where the Company could read or gossip or play Mah- Jongg, the game with tiles that is something like the demons’ card game of gin rummy.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep