reliever
AmericanEtymology
Origin of reliever
Example Sentences
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The trainer figured Yamamoto’s mere presence as a potential reliever would inspire the Dodgers and worry the Blue Jays.
From Los Angeles Times
Soon, so did the Blue Jays relievers in an inspiring show of solidarity.
From Los Angeles Times
Take a champion, add baseball’s best reliever and one of its best young hitters, then do the math.
From Los Angeles Times
Ibuprofen is one of the most widely used pain relievers in the United States, commonly taken for headaches, muscle aches, and menstrual pain.
From Science Daily
Acetaminophen is the main ingredient in Tylenol and many store-brand pain relievers used for mild to moderate pain and low-grade fever.
From Science Daily
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