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relief

[ri-leef] / rɪˈlif /


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A deal without relief for the lumber sector could make it difficult for the premiers of British Columbia, New Brunswick and Quebec to lift their bans.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

They are also seeking injunctive relief — a nonmonetary judgment that would force Meta to change its business practices in specific and legally enforceable ways.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

For the most part, the retrofuturistic vibes of the northern Virginia airport provide some aesthetic relief from the contemporary indignities of air travel.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

Sailors have reported being fed “rotten” food or barely being fed at all, and desperate family members have been begging the Navy for relief.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

It had been easier than he’d anticipated—a relief, because part two was going to be a challenge.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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