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relieve

[ri-leev] / rɪˈliv /




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“That’s why we wanted to support this effort and help relieve medical debt, so families can focus on caring for their loved ones and really supporting their healing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

A swift and sharp decline in oil prices will relieve the stress and give the economy some breathing room, but not enough to sway the Fed to cut interest rates.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

He has what he calls his formulation: “Commercial means can relieve the pain, but they cannot cure the illness.”

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

By shutting down these abnormal vessels, the treatment aims to reduce inflammation and relieve pain without surgery.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

By the light of the moon, I bring him to a stand of small trees where we both relieve ourselves.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell




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