relief
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“The resumption of oil exports out of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal on Monday after being closed last week added another point of relief for oil markets,” the economist adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The Japanese military has mobilised 3,600 personnel for disaster relief operations and sent 20 aircraft to assess the damage from the air, the defence minister said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Even if the central bank holds steady, chances are running at more than 70% for a hike in September, so Citi doesn’t see much relief coming for markets after this meeting.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
“Absent a stay ... there will not be sufficient time to obtain appellate relief before the November election,” Sauer said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Clare felt a wash of relief at the sight of another soul, and a great wave of happiness that it was this one.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Vocabulary lists containing relief
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 6
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 6
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