respite
Example Sentences
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"If you're dealing with a drought, you can go inside and close the door and turn on the air conditioner and get some level of respite," he says.
From BBC • May 30, 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 varied sections and diverse beats seem like they are simmering in a pot, knocking into each other, providing warmth, and a guest rap from newcomer Stunna Sandy provides welcome respite from Drake’s buzzing tone.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The respite was short lived however as a cyberattack forced Jaguar Land Rover to halt production for more than a month, leading to a hit of £196 million.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
My hopes for a blissful two-week respite from Central High over Christmas vacation had been dashed by the dilemma we all faced because of Minnijean’s suspension.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
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