letup
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of letup
1835–45, noun use of verb phrase let up
Example Sentences
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Any letup in tensions in the Middle East could therefore provide a release valve for the Treasury market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
There appears to be no letup in the demand in the near future.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
Consumer spending rose a healthy 3.5% in the third quarter and there was little letup in the first two months of the fourth quarter.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 22, 2026
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 ● Jan. 19, 2024
But there was to be no letup now.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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