respite
Example Sentences
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The city and county opened two smoke respite shelters in the immediate area so that people could breath cleaner air.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Dunk and Egg’s odd couple adventures provide six too-brief episodes of respite and hope at a time when both are in short supply.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
Following the extraordinary events since England won the first Test, the beginning of this match at least gave the home side some respite from the off-field chaos.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
Speaking in fluent French, this man of mixed Les Bleus and Selecao loyalties said the tournament provided a welcome respite amid chronic fuel shortages which have grounded most cars and public buses.
From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026
Only after she genuinely faints during a session, rather than perfectly executing the choreographed dramatic swoon, does he relent to a respite at their home in New York.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Vocabulary lists containing respite
"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
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