relief
Example Sentences
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Having some people opt out of cooking could offer some welcome relief.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
If it does continue, it could serve as a relief valve at a time when high oil prices have been pushing inflation higher.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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
It was a huge relief to get in among them, out of sight of the Mountains.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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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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