relieving

Example Sentences

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The Vatican has for months sought to mediate between Washington and Havana, with a view to relieving the island’s economic crisis and worsening humanitarian problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Hormone therapy remains the most effective first-line option for relieving common menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, which affect up to 75% of postmenopausal women.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

"He's got potentially the best kicking game in our league and one of the best in the world in relieving a load of pressure when needs be, who gets the game and understands momentum."

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

It has some evident benefits in relieving doctors of the back-office routines that consume hours better spent treating patients, such as filing insurance claims and scheduling appointments.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

For a long moment Longstreet thought: he is relieving me.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara