respite
Example Sentences
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"If you're dealing with a drought, you can go inside and close the door and turn on the air conditioner and get some level of respite," he says.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
“Employers can offer flexible schedules and paid leave. Policymakers can expand caregiver supports, respite care and paid family leave.”
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
The varied sections and diverse beats seem like they are simmering in a pot, knocking into each other, providing warmth, and a guest rap from newcomer Stunna Sandy provides welcome respite from Drake’s buzzing tone.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Becerra responded with an ad that highlighted California’s natural beauty, from the coastline to the desert to the redwoods, as a respite from the deluge of Steyer ads.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Though I dislike the songs, it is music nevertheless, and it is something of a respite from the life I have been living.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
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