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relief

[ri-leef] / rɪˈlif /


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When the stoppage finally arrived in the 11th, there was almost a sense of relief.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Many breathed a sign of relief: Khan and TED “share so many values,” Anderson says at a mid-conference podcast taping.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Just don’t expect to feel relief at the pump any time soon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Other issues that could snarl talks include any sanctions relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

I sag a little with relief and hope they don’t notice.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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