How to Use relief in a Sentence

relief

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  • Countries from around the world have been sending relief to the flood victims.
  • We donated to the relief effort for the hurricane victims.
  • Much to everyone's relief, the airplane took off without any problems.
  • I felt such a sense of relief after I finished my thesis.
  • Both candidates promised tax relief for middle-class families.
  • No relief from the heat appears to be in sight for the next few days.
    — Zaeem Shaikh, Dallas News, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Though scratching an itch may feel good and provide relief in the short term, there are downsides to the act.
    — Health Editorial Team, Health, 7 June 2023
  • If the voters ever turned on Trump, the politicians would drop him like a hot rock — with glee and relief.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The left-hander was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday to provide long relief out of the bullpen.
    — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 7 June 2023
  • If relief doesn’t come by then, some places will need to start bracing for impact.
    — Dylan Baddour, WIRED, 27 Jan. 2024
  • Other pain relief comes in the form of a burn gel packet—handy for the kitchen or campsite—and three sting relief wipes.
    — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Those who aren't a fan of (or don't have the time for) over-the-top nail art will feel relief to know simple, short nails are one of 2023's biggest nail trends.
    — Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Prices for most items haven't come down over that time, but the slower increases have been a relief to some consumers.
    — Marley Jay, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2023
  • To everyone’s relief, the baby began to swim on its own.
    — Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
  • The thinking is that scary movies help audiences work up a cold sweat, chill off and earn a relief from the intense summer heat.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 7 June 2023
  • Simply apply the stick directly to your dog's nose for a burst of instant relief.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2023
  • His 18 earned runs in just 15 innings as a starter is more than all earned runs in his relief appearances combined.
    — Luke Scotchie, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Hospitals in the Rio Grande Valley, which has many colonias, have seen a surge of patients seeking relief from the heat.
    — Edgar Sandoval, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2023
  • The 11th-hour vote by lawmakers to avert the crisis brought temporary relief.
    — Derek Hawkins, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023
  • An enticing band of opalescent sky offered the relief of a horizon after hours of rain and snow.
    — Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The Notre Dame alum came on in relief in the second period and did not allow a goal for two full periods, plus overtime and a shootout.
    — Zach Welch, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2024
  • But the bigger pieces, like the relief painting, required some sacrifices.
    — Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024
  • After a long day, there’s nothing quite like the relief of coming home and taking off your heavy outerwear and shoes.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2023
  • The big question when the pandemic relief ended was what would happen to people who needed that help to get food.
    — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 18 July 2023
  • Of course there is relief coupled with grief in this situation.
    — Terry Pluto, cleveland, 29 July 2023
  • In his major league debut in 2012, Pérez, pitching in relief, walked Cabrera.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 31 May 2023
  • At least three bridges have collapsed and about 420 people from two districts have been moved to relief camps, according to the government of Sikkim.
    — Akanksha Sharma, CNN, 4 Oct. 2023
  • How to find the best tax relief company Inflation is sticking around.
    — Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
  • These taxpayers are granted relief to both file and pay most taxes due.
    — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
  • This must have come as a relief to the President, ending the uncertainty about whether charges would be brought before the 2024 election.
    — Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 22 June 2023

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