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relaxation

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


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Health officials covered in protective gear are seen disembarking the ship and plush lounges, usually a place for relaxation or late-night revelry, sit deserted.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

A 1940s folk painting by Clementine Hunter radiates relaxation, its central man unwinding with a drink, his feet kicked up on a stump.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Other highlights of the grounds include a 80-foot lap pool, designed for those “who truly appreciate swimming as a daily ritual,” as well as plenty of space for outdoor dining and relaxation areas.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 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




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