respite
Example Sentences
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"Tipah spends most of her time keeping a watchful eye on them while enjoying a little respite from all the jumping, biting and playing that comes with raising energetic tiger cubs," he added.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
U.S. stocks are back and fully embracing the artificial intelligence trade, following a brief respite triggered by faster inflation prospects and rising Treasury bond yields.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“The cabin served as a respite through all things, even the hardest,” said Kristie.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Conceived as spaces of respite for athletes — whom Opie believes are more often commodified than nurtured — the pavilions will incorporate photos by the artist that reflect California’s “fragile environment.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Eumaios’ narrowed eyes made out an empty bench beside the one the carver used—that servant who had no respite, carving for the suitors.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
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