respite

Example Sentences

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This week’s sharp rebound in U.S. stocks is offering some welcome respite from the relentless selling that has rocked global markets over the past month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Lithuania announced it would slash the price of domestic train tickets by half to provide travellers some respite from soaring fuel prices triggered by the war in the Middle East.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

And even when I’ve been lucky enough to experience a respite from my illness, I’ve typically had to be on maintenance therapy to keep it in check.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

A hold should offer "some short respite", according to Rachel Springall, of Moneyfacts.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

And he was in the midst of it, wanting again to let his body taste of that short respite of rest he had felt after talking with Max.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright