relief from
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, wealthier consumers looking for relief from the fuel-price squeeze have dropped by Dollar General stores more frequently.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
The broad language of the federal compassionate release statute allows for prisoners to file for relief from a lengthy sentence so long as rehabilitation alone does not provide the justification.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
“When I receive an absurd text and answer it with complete absurdity, I’m offering readers instant relief from the doomscroll-to-paralysis pipeline,” Miller says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
It was far from a convincing performance against Thistle, hardly surprising given what was at stake, and the relief from fans and players alike was obvious after the game.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The resulting hole evoked a giant grave and exuded the same musty chill, but this was not unwelcome for it provided workers with relief from the intensifying summer heat.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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