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relaxation

[ree-lak-sey-shuhn] / ˌri lækˈseɪ ʃən /


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“Performing well is still very much there, but there is a level of relaxation that makes it easier.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

A 1940s folk painting by Clementine Hunter radiates relaxation, its central man unwinding with a drink, his feet kicked up on a stump.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Other highlights of the grounds include a 80-foot lap pool, designed for those “who truly appreciate swimming as a daily ritual,” as well as plenty of space for outdoor dining and relaxation areas.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The relaxation which McIlroy has developed since finally becoming the sixth man to complete the career Grand Slam of winning all four majors has allowed him to play with freedom around Augusta National.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The wedding took place on June 14,1958.1 applied for a relaxation of my banning orders and was given six days’ leave of absence from Johannesburg.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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