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relief

[ri-leef] / rɪˈlif /


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Ever since his first term, when one of “his” red states suffered a natural disaster, he immediately showed sympathy and sent federal relief.

From Salon Sep. 7, 2026

When I deleted the app, I felt a wave of relief.

From Slate Sep. 6, 2026

For 21-year-old Marwa, the momentary burst of relief, of hopefulness, at having gotten out of Kabul in 2021 was morphing into something darker and foggier.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

McLaughlin’s most notable change concerns the frame of the play, which now unfolds in a disaster relief center.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

She is immediately and completely on my side, and that’s such a relief that I blurt out everything.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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