relieved

Example Sentences

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Snack vendor Mhekyle Salazar, 22, said she was relieved that pilgrims were showing up despite higher transportation costs.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

After hugging your relieved family, you’d check your brokerage statement and exhale, figuring that at least nothing had happened to the stock or bond markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Already, a high-ranking sheriff’s official with nearly 40 years in the department has been relieved of duty in connection with the internal investigation, according to a department spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

One resident, who declined to be named, told BBC Scotland News they were relieved the plans have been abandoned.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Alyx beelined for the table, Oliver following, wearing a relieved sort of smile.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows