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relief

[ri-leef] / rɪˈlif /


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“This is the relief that working people across our city deserve,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Meanwhile, this February, nightclubs and grassroots spaces were excluded from the business rates relief scheme, despite the venues' rateable value skyrocketing by 56% since 2017.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

It said that it would help the 18 complainants to get debt relief within existing mechanisms under Cambodian law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

It remains to be seen whether any increase in demand from lower oil prices offsets the relief consumers will get from savings at the pump, on airfares, and other fuel-price sensitive expenditures.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

But to my relief, I opened my eyes inside the mountain Glitching room with Regan still holding my hand.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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