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relief

[ri-leef] / rɪˈlif /


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But the broader tech rebound and a sigh of relief over the Middle East appear to have legs with stock futures pointing to more gains and oil prices lower again overnight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The result: Inflation in May could come in below expectations, which would come as a relief to jittery investors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

One is access to money, in the form of sanctions relief and the unfreezing of tens of billions of dollars from its oil revenues.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

That leaves the market with fewer animals, higher cattle costs, and little near-term relief.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Much to Mutti’s relief and mine, it did not seem to bother Marlene in the least.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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