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relaxation

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


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For those who prefer relaxation over recreation, there are multiple outdoor seating areas, almost all of which offer beautiful views over the water.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The relaxation which McIlroy has developed since finally becoming the sixth man to complete the career Grand Slam of winning all four majors has allowed him to play with freedom around Augusta National.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 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

The game was a blowout, but his sense of concentration was still riveted, still totally focused, no time for letup, no time for relaxation.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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