brief reprieve

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

a short period of relief

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Examples (10)

  • The sudden downpour offered a brief reprieve from the oppressive summer heat.
  • After weeks of intense work, the weekend provided a welcome brief reprieve.
  • The ceasefire, though fragile, brought a brief reprieve to the besieged city.
  • She found a brief reprieve from her responsibilities in reading a novel.
  • The court granted him a brief reprieve before his final sentencing.
  • For a moment, the world seemed to pause, offering a brief reprieve from the chaos.
  • The unexpected calm before the storm was a brief reprieve for the sailors.
  • A short coffee break can be a much-needed brief reprieve during a long study session.
  • Despite the ongoing challenges, they managed to find a brief reprieve in their shared laughter.
  • The company's stock rallied slightly, giving investors a brief reprieve from their worries.