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

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

She also said that more should be done to help families regarding respite, in rural areas such as County Fermanagh and County Tyrone.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

As the fighting on the ground showed little sign of respite, Trump appeared to be ramping up efforts to bring the conflict to an end.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

At the instant’s respite the old man sank upon the ground and the little boys lay down in the dust, heedless of the feet trampling everywhere about them.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck