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relief

[ri-leef] / rɪˈlif /


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But in their quest for relief, they’ve found massive, dangerous waves and strong currents fueled by tropical cyclones from the eastern Pacific Ocean, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

She said many middle-earners in the island had been squeezed by an increase in interest rates and the end of mortgage interest tax relief for homeowners.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

But consumers paying nearly record-high prices for beef won’t see immediate relief at the grocery store.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

The French luxury-goods conglomerate reported sales of $22.20 billion for the second quarter, offering signs of relief for the European luxury sector.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

To my relief I honestly did not know any of the names he read— now I understood the wisdom of the ubiquitous “Mr. Smit.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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