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respite

[res-pit] / ˈrɛs pɪt /


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In Wetherby, Martin House Children's Hospice provides palliative care and respite for children and young people who have serious illnesses.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Under the planned tax credit in Connecticut, caregivers can receive up to $2,000 a year for expenditures for home modifications, necessary medical equipment and services like home health aides, adult day care and respite care.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

The varied sections and diverse beats seem like they are simmering in a pot, knocking into each other, providing warmth, and a guest rap from newcomer Stunna Sandy provides welcome respite from Drake’s buzzing tone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The respite was short lived however as a cyberattack forced Jaguar Land Rover to halt production for more than a month, leading to a hit of £196 million.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

She sometimes removes her sign early, or for periods of time when she is tired from reading or in need of a respite.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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