respite

Example Sentences

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After Monday’s respite from Iran angst, U.S. stocks appear set for a wobbly open.

From The Wall Street Journal

The charity has witnessed a rise in demand for help with respite for children who are carers as well as for children and families with disabilities.

From BBC

To the Syrian sailors transporting grain from Odessa, however, docking in Naples is a respite compared to the danger in their homeland and the war in Ukraine.

From Los Angeles Times

The charity's website claimed it offered services such as respite caravans, equine therapy, group exercise sessions and walking breaks.

From BBC

Flat prices for goods in January probably were just a brief respite.

From MarketWatch