respite
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The returning Robert Baloucoune scored a superb try for brief respite, but Baptiste Erdocio and Wilfrid Hounkpatin responded in brutal fashion to end any faint hopes of a comeback.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Under the planned tax credit in Connecticut, caregivers can receive up to $2,000 a year for expenditures for home modifications, necessary medical equipment and services like home health aides, adult day care and respite care.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 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
The goal, Tafazoli said, is to enrich Coronado’s culture and give people a respite in an anxiety-ridden time.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The movement and the fresh air are a brief respite before we are loaded back onto the train and we begin our journey once more.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
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