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relief

[ri-leef] / rɪˈlif /


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The National Bank of Cambodia and lenders with direct financing from the International Finance Corp. have a strong record of providing repayment relief for borrowers who file complaints, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"But I was trying to stay positive and keep calm for Marley because I didn't want him to be frightened. Seeing the lifeboat arrive was a huge relief."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A widely used supplement marketed for joint pain relief may be linked to faster progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research from the University of Florida.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The result: Inflation in May could come in below expectations, which would come as a relief to jittery investors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In the brass public telephone vestibule just outside, I drop a coin in the slot and sigh with relief when the operator is able to connect me to Aunt Tess.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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