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relieve

[ri-leev] / rɪˈliv /




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It points to a measurable chemical difference inside the brain, but it does not prove that low dietary choline causes anxiety or that increasing choline will relieve symptoms.

From Science Daily • May 16, 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

The idea is to relieve pressure on the yen, with policymakers viewing the surge in energy prices as a key driver of the currency’s weakness against the dollar.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

He let out a sigh that did nothing to relieve the pressure he felt on his lungs and heart.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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