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relieve

[ri-leev] / rɪˈliv /




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It raises the cost of capital, delays investment and chokes off the very capacity needed to relieve bottlenecks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Much more research is needed before doctors can determine whether these medications can actually reduce inflammation or relieve symptoms inside the joints.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

"Until these options can be delivered, we need to play our role in trying to relieve some of the pressures."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

That U.S. rescue effort to relieve sailors, “Project Freedom,” was paused after only 36 hours.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

He was supposed to get me a few hours ago to relieve him, but he tried to soldier through the night on his own.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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