- present participle of relieve.
relieving
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Still, the prospect of relieving pain while potentially slowing cartilage deterioration makes personalized walking adjustments an intriguing addition to the available treatment options.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
“Older debtors are hopeful this passes and it’s a tiny step towards relieving their burden.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
There’s no real harm in relieving that stress by laughing at the antics of President Camacho.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
Or did she act in the throes of postpartum psychosis, relieving her of criminal responsibility, as her defense claims?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
“I texted Audrey yesterday,” Jenna said, changing the subject and relieving us of the awkwardness hanging in the air.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
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