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relaxation

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


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“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

Health officials covered in protective gear are seen disembarking the ship and plush lounges, usually a place for relaxation or late-night revelry, sit deserted.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

A 1940s folk painting by Clementine Hunter radiates relaxation, its central man unwinding with a drink, his feet kicked up on a stump.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Other highlights of the grounds include a 80-foot lap pool, designed for those “who truly appreciate swimming as a daily ritual,” as well as plenty of space for outdoor dining and relaxation areas.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Then, instead of fleeing, instead of shouting as she had thought she would, she let herself be saturated with a soft feeling of relaxation.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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