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relaxing
  • present participle of relax.

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Relaxing the U.S. blockade is a big concession, so a framework has to spell out what we get in return.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Relaxing travel activities may also help reduce chronic stress and calm an overactive immune response.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Relaxing in a conference room at The Times in mid-November, he takes a moment to reflect on becoming part of awards-season speculation by playing three very different characters.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2024

Relaxing meant letting loose her three Cotons de Tulear, dogs as white as snowflakes, whiter in fact, like bleached teeth.

From New York Times • Nov. 7, 2023

Relaxing, he allowed his head to wave from side to side.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques