relax
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Offering restrictions that teens can beg their parents to relax sets up a conflict between parents and children, says Josh Golin, executive director of Fairplay, a nonprofit child-safety organization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Mirjam Swanson writes he just needs to relax.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Outside, the grounds of the home display different sculptures, while a sizable pool area provides the perfect place for the family to entertain guests, or relax in the Atlanta sunshine.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Instead, it appears to trigger small shifts in the body’s regulatory systems that reduce inflammation and help blood vessels relax.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
Ekon didn’t relax until the hallway was silent again.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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Instead he creates drama or a crisis, arouses a counterforce, attacks this new enemy, experiences fear—will my luck hold?—defeats the new enemy, feels relief, relaxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
In the proposed experiments, researchers would rotate the defect's magnetic spin in different directions and measure how quickly it relaxes.
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
My throat tightens, though the rest of me relaxes in her arms.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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Hampton Court and Chiswick have also stopped digging over flowerbeds and relaxed about weeds.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Take a breath and get into a relaxed mindset.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Carrick remained relaxed and polite but, without hesitation, answers reduced from their previously expanded form to single sentences, questions were asked in response to questions.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
“Women are gravitating to the style because it provides a more tailored look while remaining casual and comfortable. They also pair well with the more relaxed, wide-leg pants and jeans that are popular.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
Nali, her face first surprised, then relaxed, patted the woman’s shoulder.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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They're calming, relaxing, and the vibrations can help put you into a meditative state.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
If having a relaxing weekend is important to you but not to him, that difference will eventually become a larger issue.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Some summer advice: Going for a dip is a relaxing way to beat the heat, but occasionally, something goes wrong.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
Venice is that bright, sweet spot in the middle, where you have the more relaxing presence of the water and the beach, but still connected to Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
They laughed together, and Kaede felt the tightness within her relaxing.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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