relieved

Example Sentences

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Even though she was mad at him, Jason was relieved to see some fragments of her usual fierce self.

From Literature

I wasn’t sure whether to be relieved or disappointed.

From Literature

The charity Sense, which supports disabled children with complex needs, said they are "deeply relieved".

From BBC

When asked about the recent news of police investigations, she said she was "not surprised", and was even "a bit relieved" - as "something might happen now".

From BBC

Already, a high-ranking sheriff’s official with nearly 40 years in the department has been relieved of duty in connection with the internal investigation, according to a department spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times