relieved
Example Sentences
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Those around Burnham may be relieved that Sir Keir has published this plan before he leaves office.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
When immigration agents came to his door with a deportation order, Serrano’s family was worried but also relieved to know that they would get to see him again soon.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
A 27-year-old medical lab technician from the Iranian capital said he was relieved the bombing was over, but had little confidence the ceasefire would hold.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
During the 1990s, the budget moved from a steep deficit to a turn-of-the-century surplus, which importantly relieved inflationary pressures that the Fed would otherwise have had to counter.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
I ducked my head gratefully, relieved that I didn’t have to run all the way home.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing relieved
Because of Winn-Dixie
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Bronx Masquerade
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Novel Study: The Outsiders, Chapters 6–12
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