respite
Example Sentences
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But in that moment, as Pope turned for the dressing room and respite from the baking sun, you could not help but feel this was a final chance slipping away.
From BBC
Despite the stifling heat, the Australia bowling was collectively brilliant, never giving England any respite.
From BBC
Every minute saved will be respite for England's bowlers, inflicting Australia to the worst of the searing South Australian heat.
From BBC
Holiday travelers are already enjoying a respite from otherwise high prices at the gasoline pump this year thanks to everything from an oversupply of oil to seasonally low demand.
From Barron's
Holiday travelers are already enjoying a respite from otherwise high prices at the pump this year thanks to everything from an oversupply of oil to seasonally low demand.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
