relief from

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, wealthier consumers looking for relief from the fuel-price squeeze have dropped by Dollar General stores more frequently.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The broad language of the federal compassionate release statute allows for prisoners to file for relief from a lengthy sentence so long as rehabilitation alone does not provide the justification.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Alongside long hours of labour, many women also manage cooking, childcare and household chores in cramped homes with little relief from the heat.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Listing there can provide companies with some relief from exchange rules on corporate governance.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

And for a few moments I had relief from the great blanketing grief that was constantly crushing me.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss