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relaxation

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


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“With endless opportunities for relaxation and recreation, this home is truly one-of-a-kind,” the listing concludes.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

In a research first, the scientists discovered that urolithin A activates a protein called PKGlα, which plays an important role in both blood vessel function and heart muscle relaxation.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

So if you’re in need of some relaxation this evening, my colleagues recommend:

From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026

The Versant-owned progressive-leaning news outlet announced Tuesday that it has entered a partnership with Calm, the San Francisco company that develops apps that help with sleep and relaxation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Aunt Kitty never wasted a minute on rest and relaxation.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

It's already been announced that direct flights will resume, there may be more relaxations on visas, and other economic deals.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2025

"It has a mechanical activity -- the contractions and relaxations that pump blood through our body -- coupled to an electrical signal that controls that activity."

From Science Daily ● Mar. 22, 2024

Experts have suggested a smattering of possible reasons for the increased rates, such as relaxations in social distancing and masking, increased exposure as a result of vacation travel and waning immunity from past vaccinations.

From Scientific American ● Aug. 14, 2023

Other relaxations are more subtle but still significant, like the length of lockdowns, which can only last five days if no new cases are detected.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2022

The course of the proceedings of such a body was not competent to afford any very marked relaxations in the line of comedy relief.

From The Storm Centre by Mary Noailles Murfree




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