respite
Example Sentences
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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
Intensive care staff will also be able to access the rooftop space during breaks, which managers hope will offer them some respite too.
From BBC • May 29, 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
“Employers can offer flexible schedules and paid leave. Policymakers can expand caregiver supports, respite care and paid family leave.”
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
The young men came ashore there for fresh water and a respite from the sea, and at first were well received, with wonder and commotion.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
Vocabulary lists containing respite
"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
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