relieving
- present participle of relieve.
Example Sentences
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The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East isn’t just important for the supply of raw crude itself, but is also essential for relieving global refining capacity.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
He joked about the traffic — relieving everyone’s driving and parking stress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
"It's relieving to talk about something where you're a winner."
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
Firefighters on Saturday night found a potential crack in the tank that may be relieving some pressure inside.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
For a long moment Longstreet thought: he is relieving me.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
