relieved
Example Sentences
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I’m always relieved when she knocks and the room is empty, and I can tell she is, too.
From Literature
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But we are relieved not to have to walk anywhere, to just sit and wait.
From Literature
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Reports emerged that Gregory Bovino had been relieved from his position as “commander at large” for Border Patrol and would return to his role as sector chief in El Centro, California, before quietly retiring.
From Salon
He sounded scared and relieved at the same time.
From Literature
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"I'm not thinking about being relieved or how I'm feeling," Rosenior said.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.