relief
Example Sentences
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James Venick gave up no runs in three innings of relief with five strikeouts.
From Los Angeles Times
“The relief must be proportionate to the harm,” Parker added, “and that means structural separation of primary ticketing, resale ticketing, venue operation, national tours, advertising/sponsorship, and artist management must be seriously considered.”
From Los Angeles Times
As unfolding events in the Middle East throw into sharp relief, each country on this continent has its own priorities, strengths and weaknesses, shaped by its history and voter concerns.
From BBC
While the case is inactive, the person can remain in the U.S., work legally and pursue other avenues of relief.
From Los Angeles Times
But she finds relief by her husband's isolated grave, on a plain between high mountains.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.