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respite

[res-pit] / ˈrɛs pɪt /


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The returning Robert Baloucoune scored a superb try for brief respite, but Baptiste Erdocio and Wilfrid Hounkpatin responded in brutal fashion to end any faint hopes of a comeback.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Under the planned tax credit in Connecticut, caregivers can receive up to $2,000 a year for expenditures for home modifications, necessary medical equipment and services like home health aides, adult day care and respite care.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

The respite was short lived however as a cyberattack forced Jaguar Land Rover to halt production for more than a month, leading to a hit of £196 million.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The goal, Tafazoli said, is to enrich Coronado’s culture and give people a respite in an anxiety-ridden time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The movement and the fresh air are a brief respite before we are loaded back onto the train and we begin our journey once more.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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