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respite

[res-pit] / ˈrɛs pɪt /


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“The cabin served as a respite through all things, even the hardest,” said Kristie.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Shelmerdine adds: "There's definitely more support needed to make sure that parents get the respite and the help they need."

From BBC • May 27, 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

Under the planned tax credit in Connecticut, caregivers can receive up to $2,000 a year for expenditures for home modifications, necessary medical equipment and services like home health aides, adult day care and respite care.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

If Meereen knew that a wedding was in the offing, that alone might buy her a few nights’ respite, even if Hizdahr’s efforts came to naught.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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