relieved
Example Sentences
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Yet he was relieved to feel those familiar butterflies on the first tee.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
"We were terrified to our very core... The shock and psychological pressure were so intense that even now, we don't know whether to feel relieved by the truce or not."
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Some longtime associates say they are relieved to see Blanche take the helm at the Justice Department.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
When asked about the recent news of police investigations, she said she was "not surprised", and was even "a bit relieved" - as "something might happen now".
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
I’m relieved Nate didn’t ask too many questions about why I wanted to steal my own dog, because that’d be the first question I would’ve asked.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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