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respite

[res-pit] / ˈrɛs pɪt /


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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

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

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

The Polgars had offered Bobby friendship and a respite, but it was now clear that the press was aware of his specific whereabouts.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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