relax
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So relax — the government checked, and dinner is fine.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy the fresh air and freedom that we all need in our busy lives.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Once a recipe is chosen, clientele relax; zoning out in nearby chairs as glass tubes alight and the machine purrs from within.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Widespread drought and record-breaking heatwaves have forced France to relax some of its famously strict rules on cheese production, with authorities announcing Wednesday special measures for abondance, beaufort and comte.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
“I can give you some melatonin to help you relax and fall asleep. You’ll be surprised how much a good night’s sleep can help you.”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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It’s kind of like when you are staring at something and you unfix your eyes, and your body relaxes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
By monitoring how the defect's magnetic signal relaxes over time, researchers may be able to identify telltale signs of altermagnetism.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026
Best part: The clippers work for cheap, and none of the promotional aspects need to be publicly disclosed, thanks to a federal-regulation loophole that relaxes transparency standards on ads that don’t sell tangible products.
From Slate ● May 6, 2026
As it bakes, it softens and relaxes, turning creamy at the edges while still holding its shape at the core.
From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2026
She relaxes even more, even though Luke’s eyes are really blue, and he wears one of those woven leather bracelets she always likes.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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For years, Karl has been relaxed about the end date.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
I have been feeling pretty good, I just wasn't relaxed.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Although relaxed rules have made it far more common for athletes to transfer between schools, those buying homes see them as long-term commitments, with many planning to rent out the houses after they leave school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Fellow co-chair David Chatillon said the relaxed alcohol content would concern just a small number of growers.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Then they played a jolly game of croquet, laughing without much reason, and they continued laughing as they relaxed on a carpet of moss.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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My first sail on Lake Michigan was quieter and more relaxing than I expected, but my favorite detail was the tiny gas grill attached to the rail of the Catalina 27.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Taking a look through the listing, it’s easy to see how the four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom property would have served as a relaxing retreat for an editor who had such an impact on the film industry.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
They're calming, relaxing, and the vibrations can help put you into a meditative state.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
A post from Goop’s official account in February featured Gwyneth Paltrow sharing her personal nervous system reset, which included a relaxing bath, a superfood smoothie and a girls’ weekend in Ojai.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
I'm relaxing now, enjoying the freedom to talk about one of my favorite topics.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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