respite
Example Sentences
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In Wetherby, Martin House Children's Hospice provides palliative care and respite for children and young people who have serious illnesses.
From BBC • May 27, 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
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
A wave of horrifying images with a brief respite I confuse with waking—only to find another wave knocking me back.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing respite
"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
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