respite

Example Sentences

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Stocks saw some respite in the early days of April, ending last week with gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

This week’s sharp rebound in U.S. stocks is offering some welcome respite from the relentless selling that has rocked global markets over the past month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

And even when I’ve been lucky enough to experience a respite from my illness, I’ve typically had to be on maintenance therapy to keep it in check.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

As the fighting on the ground showed little sign of respite, Trump appeared to be ramping up efforts to bring the conflict to an end.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

They made their way to a grove of bushes off to the right, the breeze just cool enough to provide some respite from the thick, soupy heat of bodies inside.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon