had relieved
- past perfect of relieve.
Example Sentences
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Former British finance minister will be Britain's next prime minister after his rivals quit the race, which analysts said had relieved some of the nervousness around the outlook for the UK economy, boosting domestic markets.
From Reuters ● Oct. 24, 2022
Unhappy with Gould’s performance during the Battle of Day’s Gap, Forrest had relieved him from command and selected him for reassignment.
From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2022
Colorado: Earlier this week Colorado coach Karl Dorrell announced that he had relieved offensive line coach Mitch Rodrigue of his duties.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 30, 2021
But she said specialist therapy had relieved symptoms, turning the teenager back to a "ball of energy".
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2021
The only ones who had slept well were Bo—and Mosca, whose sleep had remained undisturbed until Riccio had relieved him.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
