relieving

Example Sentences

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"It's relieving to talk about something where you're a winner."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Earlier in the day, McGovern said firefighters overnight detected “a potential crack in the tank, which could potentially be relieving some of the pressure in there.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Authorities in California on Sunday said they discovered a crack in a damaged tank of toxic chemicals, potentially relieving pressure as the threat of an explosion has forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

The Vatican has for months sought to mediate between Washington and Havana, with a view to relieving the island’s economic crisis and worsening humanitarian problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The sun has gone down, relieving us of its burning rays.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung