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relaxation

[ree-lak-sey-shuhn] / ˌri lækˈseɪ ʃən /


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For those who prefer relaxation over recreation, there are multiple outdoor seating areas, almost all of which offer beautiful views over the water.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“Performing well is still very much there, but there is a level of relaxation that makes it easier.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Rather, positive travel experiences may help the body and mind function better by combining novelty, relaxation, physical activity, and social connection.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

For example, it thinks officials will extend the relaxation of fuel-quality standards to improve domestic supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

For relaxation, I read eighty pages of Agatha Christie's Evil Under the Sun courtesy of Johanssen's digital book collection.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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