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relieve

[ri-leev] / rɪˈliv /




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It raises the cost of capital, delays investment and chokes off the very capacity needed to relieve bottlenecks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

At an earlier stage, officials expressed hope that emergency teams could relieve the pressure issue by slowing the rate of the chemical reactions that were causing the substances to heat up inside the tank.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Much more research is needed before doctors can determine whether these medications can actually reduce inflammation or relieve symptoms inside the joints.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Landline Chief Executive David Sunde said big hub airports need to think about ways to relieve pressure from the crush of passengers as demand for air travel increases.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

There were enormous spreading oak trees to sit under and open lawns where we could throw Frisbees to relieve our stress.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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