relaxations
- plural of relaxation.
Example Sentences
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"It has a mechanical activity -- the contractions and relaxations that pump blood through our body -- coupled to an electrical signal that controls that activity."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 22, 2024
Experts have suggested a smattering of possible reasons for the increased rates, such as relaxations in social distancing and masking, increased exposure as a result of vacation travel and waning immunity from past vaccinations.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 14, 2023
Japan has continued implementing strict immigration laws despite some relaxations, but some experts are now saying that the rules should be loosened further to help tackle its ageing society.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2023
Other relaxations are more subtle but still significant, like the length of lockdowns, which can only last five days if no new cases are detected.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2022
Hippolytus accused him also of certain relaxations of discipline.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" by Various
