letup
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of letup
1835–45, noun use of verb phrase let up
Example Sentences
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But there was to be no letup now.
From Literature
And Tuesday, on a night where some kind of letup felt like a possibility if not an all-out likelihood, they dominated New Orleans 136-115 after the Pelicans won four of their previous five.
From Los Angeles Times
There is no letup for the Clippers during this stretch in which they played four games last week.
From Los Angeles Times
Even though a civilian government took office in September after almost a decade of military rule, there has been no letup in the number of prosecutions against people who have criticized the monarchy.
From New York Times
In their case, they must move quickly and with little letup in sight.
From Los Angeles Times
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