relieve

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Big picture: Although relieved that claims are low, many economists worry about the slow pace of hiring, especially since the summer.

From MarketWatch

Big picture: Although relieved that claims are low, many economists worry about the slow pace of hiring, especially since the summer.

From MarketWatch

Mr. Lavrov is known to have been eager for years to be relieved of duty so he can enjoy an implausibly rich retirement and his alleged collection of foreign properties.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Here, patients didn’t need to increase their dose to relieve their pain, reducing the chances of unwanted side effects.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A relieved Ben Stokes hailed his team's "courage and bravery" Saturday after they finally won a Test in Australia, calling it "really special".

From Barron's