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relief

[ri-leef] / rɪˈlif /


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President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen called the deal a "relief", saying Europe will continue to "call for the full respect of Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Nicholas Penaranda had three RBIs and Foss Bohlen threw 5 1/3 innings of hitless relief.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

It also explains much of the April relief rally: By shelving the newer model, CMS turned what would have been roughly flat payments for the industry next year into a 2.48% average increase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Stock futures were rising Friday as the cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon helped to extend the recent relief rally.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

I sagged in relief, my knees buckled, and I sat down hard on the dew-damp grass.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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