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relieve

[ri-leev] / rɪˈliv /




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One resident, who declined to be named, told BBC Scotland News they were relieved the plans have been abandoned.

From BBC

Picking up Houghton’s script, the director recalls feeling relieved.

From Los Angeles Times

Shorter lines would actually relieve pressure to get a funding deal done by taking away a major pain point.

From Salon

The program is designed to help people stick with their treatment and relieve doctors of extra work.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hormone therapy remains the most effective first-line option for relieving common menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats, which affect up to 75% of postmenopausal women.

From Science Daily