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reprieve

[ri-preev] / rɪˈpriv /




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American wallets have been getting something of a reprieve this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But prices for food, housing and clothing rose more slowly, a welcome reprieve for inflation-weary households.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

I needed a reprieve from something I had gone through.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

In response, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said he would grant Carruthers a temporary reprieve from execution for one year.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

She could reprieve him from the cataclysm he thought had befallen him.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks




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