relief
Example Sentences
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"I feel a sense of massive relief because I've been banging my head against a brick wall for decades", he says.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
A widely used supplement marketed for joint pain relief may be linked to faster progression of Alzheimer's disease, according to new research from the University of Florida.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
The result: Inflation in May could come in below expectations, which would come as a relief to jittery investors.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
The economic progress dims hope for a nuclear deal with the U.S., since Washington has often dangled sanctions relief or economic incentives to get Pyongyang to freeze, halt or relinquish its nuclear program.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Was it a relief for him to find the creature in peril located on his side of the river?
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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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