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relax

[ri-laks] / rɪˈlæks /




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But, at the news conference before the World Cup, his reply of "just, you know, chill, relax" about Somali referee Omar Artan, who had been denied entry to the USA at Miami Airport, sparked concern.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

I’ve learned to relax and rest even if I’m not sleeping and enjoy the still, dark quiet.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

"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

While many young workers will keep investing, this $250,000 threshold is when they may feel they “can really start to relax a little bit,” McKeon said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

I closed my eyes and let myself relax until I was limp.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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

Lines such as “I love to count, it relaxes me and it gives me an achievable goal” point at a disquieting loneliness without going overboard.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 6, 2026

She says this "swarm-like behaviour" means that when a more significant earthquake strikes, for example a magnitude four, the "seismicity is increased for one to two hours, and then the system relaxes again".

From BBC Feb. 6, 2025

Then she relaxes and stares until Ainsley disappears into the back seat of the SUV, along with Darius, who never once even looked up.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

You’ve gone the opposite direction, with 90% in stocks, and, in fairness, many wealth managers have relaxed their views on those “rules of thumb.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 8, 2026

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

Jason relaxed even more, comforted by the knowledge that there was another Diné person nearby.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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

"Any such decision should only be taken where there are no alternative options and should be communicated clearly and in good time," he says, adding employers should be flexible and consider relaxing rules where possible.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Have a relaxing night and a great long weekend.

From Slate Jun. 18, 2026

He sighed, relaxing, and gave them a little quizzical smile.

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson




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