Example Sentences

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Despite their fears, his parents still hope to see Masie Nchama again -- a fighter he is said to have relieved at the front has confirmed he is still alive.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“The Las Vegas Raiders have relieved Pete Carroll of his duties as head coach,” team owner Mark Davis said in a statement released by the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

Metanium nappy rash ointment is the only product to have relieved his symptoms, his mother Hilary Rabbett said, but it was discontinued last year over supply issues.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2025

“Genoa have relieved coach Davide Ballardini of his duties,” the club said in a brief statement.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2021

If he could have felt sad, simply sad, it would have relieved him.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison