respite
Example Sentences
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U.S. stocks are back and fully embracing the artificial intelligence trade, following a brief respite triggered by faster inflation prospects and rising Treasury bond yields.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“The cabin served as a respite through all things, even the hardest,” said Kristie.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
In Wetherby, Martin House Children's Hospice provides palliative care and respite for children and young people who have serious illnesses.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Conceived as spaces of respite for athletes — whom Opie believes are more often commodified than nurtured — the pavilions will incorporate photos by the artist that reflect California’s “fragile environment.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
This involved long hours, late into the night, with barely any respite.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
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