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respite
noun as in pause, suspension in activity
Example Sentences
Ahead of the UK government's annual budget on Wednesday set to feature tax rises, the 44-year-old Irishman and millions of Britons are hoping for cost-of-living respite, including from cheaper electricity and gas costs.
Perth Stadium is pretty much the fastest, bounciest pitch in the world, so the batters should get a little bit of respite from now on.
A respite came this fall when the U.S. made two changes of significance for automakers.
The soggy weather that has drenched Southern California since the weekend has mostly moved out of the area, giving residents a brief respite from the rain before another storm moves in later in the week.
But any respite from the reopening was overshadowed by rising concerns over AI stock valuations and receding odds for a December rate cut, leading to stocks’ worst day in a month.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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