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relieve

[ri-leev] / rɪˈliv /




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It is hardly face-saving enough to relieve Mr. Bonta of his chumpness.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

What Huberman’s worldview proposes is that motivated people can take small actions to relieve themselves of these endemic problems of middle age.

From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2026

"Today's move opens up opportunities for the site, but does not relieve Volkswagen of its responsibility to create solid prospects for the remaining employees as well," she said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

It’s a step towards whatever the next thing is, and even if I do it forever, I’ll always have other things that I do that relieve the existential crisis of being a stylist.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

He gives us water and hard bread before taking us out to relieve ourselves along the track.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

Every $10 donated to Undue Medical Debt relieves an average of $1,000 in medical debt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

It’s indicative of the tension Mr. Maślona has generated throughout that the climactic gunfight actually relieves one’s stress.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

Homan suggested ICE agents would cover entry and exit points so "that relieves that TSA officer to go to screening and to reduce those lines".

From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026

“Writing it all down relieves that burden 100%,” said Francis, whose firm has created a downloadable booklet to help the process.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 10, 2026

Before the boat docks, the captain lowers the gangplank, hails a legionnaire patrolling nearby, and relieves him of his horse.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

Mileva, a mother of four in Phoenixville, Pa., wasn’t sure whether to be relieved or even more concerned.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

The Chicago-area buyer who pulled out of her purchase at the 11th hour, meanwhile, felt relieved to not have sunk her money into the unit.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

Our scientist is relieved to discover that most of the unusual tremors are tiny — too weak to have been felt.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

“Scott is a beloved member of the Luxor and MGM Resorts family, and we are relieved to hear that he is recovering,” an MGM Resorts spokesman told Vegas news outlets on Friday night.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

‘Sorry, yes,’ I say, trying not to let him see how relieved I am to get out of a day trip to an old folks’ home.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

There’s no real harm in relieving that stress by laughing at the antics of President Camacho.

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026

Territorial Policy Minister Ángel Víctor Torres has been tasked with co-ordinating the response, relieving the Ceuta local government of that responsibility.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

“It felt disappointing because I liked him, but relieving because he wasn’t going to be a good partner,” Vlasova said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East isn’t just important for the supply of raw crude itself, but is also essential for relieving global refining capacity.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

The three friends slept in turns, relieving one another through the long watches of the night hours.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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