relief
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Homebuilders say even given some relief from litigation, they aren’t sure Proposition 37 would push construction into overdrive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
It was a visible show of emotion, a moment of relief and a sense things could finally be turning in their favour after a disappointing WSL start where they had beaten only Brighton.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
From there, the next score seemed pivotal and it was much to the home crowd's relief when a rumbling, powerful maul allowed ball-carrier McGuigan to drop down behind the line just after the hour.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
The Mahatir Mohammad Zain Foundation, a disaster relief NGO, said the 51-year-old volunteer passed away after falling ill with chest tightness while helping fight a fire in the Barito Kuala Regency.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
It was a relief that she liked it.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
Vocabulary lists containing relief
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 6
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 6
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