Example Sentences

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So early success for "Pokemon Pokopia", released on March 5 to rave reviews and reports of store sell-outs around the world, has relieved investors.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

She has relieved the girls from laundry duty, because they used too much detergent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

But meanwhile, leaving Zionism has relieved her of a feeling of internal conflict.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2024

Founded in 2014, the organization says that it has relieved more than $8.5 billion in medical debt so far.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2023

Therefore, if you urinate in the pool a bright red cloud will surround you and we will be able to tell who has relieved themselves.

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis