relief
Example Sentences
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UCLA’s relief pitching continues to be a major strength.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Much to the astronauts' relief, Koch remedied the issue with the toilet aboard Orion -- "I'm proud to call myself the space plumber," she said during a Q&A session late Thursday with US media.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
Talks, deals, and economic relief were in ample evidence, with sanctions used as a negotiating tactic but without a credible threat of force.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The estimated 178,000 increase in new jobs last month came as a relief after a dismal February employment report.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
As their footsteps retreated, I sagged backward against the cool stone in relief, only to stand back up abruptly as something dug into my back.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.