relief from

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A group of budget airlines has asked Congress for relief from certain ticket taxes, and last month sought $2.5 billion in government assistance to help offset higher fuel costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Rosanna Maietta, president and chief executive of the American Hotel and Lodging Assn. however, has said relief from higher labor costs is much-needed in an industry that has struggled to bounce back from pandemic shutdowns.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The airline shut down operations after its efforts to gain relief from the U.S. government fell apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

There is also some relief from Magnificent Seven earnings that AI spending will continue apace.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

People rush home to seek relief from the heat, have lunch, take cold showers, and nap before returning to work at 2 P.M.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung