relax
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"I saw my appliances fly," she said, adding that the shelters were helpful, but it was difficult to relax with so many people around.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Outside, the parcel is lined with dozens of palm trees to ensure complete privacy, while a dramatic gated courtyard provides an idyllic place to relax away from prying eyes.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
“We wanted to provide a place for adults to relax and reset and get ready for the next day or week,” co-owner Christie Kim says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Student Freya Price will be on a night out with her friends, but she cannot truly relax.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
“Ma’am, relax and be still,” the male paramedic said, pressing a hand on Nan’s arm.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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
So he creates drama, he attacks, arouses counter-forces, feels fear—will my luck hold?—defeats the enemy, claims triumph and relaxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
Ethan’s face relaxes, his eyes soften, like he has lost his mad-dog bead of concentration.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
The pair’s voices complement each other, striking a balance between relaxed contemplation and intensity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
I wanted to resemble the relaxed browsers who paused over a melon because its scent had summoned them.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
“We have not missed a beat,” Edwards said as he, Lucey and Barberie relaxed in an office lounge after a recent taping.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
The fluorine atom served as a relatively clear indicator of how the molecule's vibrations relaxed over time.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
She relaxed back into her normal posture and threw her hands in the air in exasperation.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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
Imagine that you’re relaxing at a casual family gathering.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 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
The redesigned robotaxi’s interior has a lighter color palette, aimed at creating a calmer and more relaxing environment, and added padding and ergonomic curves in the seats and headrests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
He sighed, relaxing, and gave them a little quizzical smile.
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
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