relief
Example Sentences
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Being in Mecca has been nothing short of blissful for Hassan Qadiri, where participating in the festivities of the hajj pilgrimage is a welcome relief after weeks of devastating war back home in Iran.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Humanitarian and emergency flights must now be cleared by the Congolese government, raising concerns about how quickly relief teams can access hot zones.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
The results are likely a relief to Walt Disney Co.-owned Lucasfilm, which had not released a theatrical Star Wars film since 2019’s “Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
In some cases, the relief lasted for up to 48 hours.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
My feeling of quiet relief, though, disappears when we turn onto our street.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing relief
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 6
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 6
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