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relief

[ri-leef] / rɪˈlif /


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Relief from sanctions would depend on progress, a senior U.S. administration official said Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The aid would be distributed through Catholic Relief Services and Samaritan's Purse, an evangelical Protestant charity, and not handed over directly to the Cuban government, he said.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Smith said the Comic Relief commission was "instantly very exciting" and commended the radio presenter for a "brilliant" achievement.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Mills was last seen on TV in March on a Traitors skit during Comic Relief.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Relief washed through him an instant later when he realized it was Newt and a group of Gladers.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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