relieving

Example Sentences

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Relieving yourself over the planned 12 hours meant steady aim into a bottle or a camp-style toilet behind a curtain.

From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2023

Relieving him of the press commitment and public scrutiny might free him up and help him find his game.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2022

Relieving an injured Vitek Vanecek, Samsonov saved 43 of 45 shots, and his performance was a key reason the Capitals walked away with two points against their Metropolitan Division rival.

From Washington Times • Feb. 2, 2022

Relieving the worries of passengers scheduled to fly on Alaska Airlines flights through Paine Field in Everett, there should be no further flight cancellations caused by the deployment of 5G cell service.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2022

But own in your secret heart you're as much afraid as I am that a Relieving Column will be sent down from—— Do tell me again where Grumer is with the Brigade?

From The Dop Doctor by Dehan, Richard