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

It was far from a convincing performance against Thistle, hardly surprising given what was at stake, and the relief from fans and players alike was obvious after the game.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Since the conflict in the Middle East has not escalated further, some geopolitical uncertainty seems to have been priced in, along with signs of potential financial relief from the German government, the survey report said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Until a large-scale conversion to these methods has been made, we shall have little relief from a situation that, by any common-sense standards, is intolerable.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson