little respite

Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words

a small amount of rest or relief

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Examples (10)

  • The overworked nurse had little respite during her twelve-hour shift.
  • The heavy rain continued all day, offering little respite to the flood victims.
  • There was little respite from the scorching heat of the desert sun.
  • The team faced constant pressure with little respite between games.
  • His chronic illness gave him little respite from the daily pain.
  • The busy city streets provide little respite from the noise and bustle.
  • Investors found little respite as the stock market continued to decline.
  • The soldiers had little respite from the enemy attacks throughout the night.
  • Working two jobs left her with little respite for relaxation or hobbies.
  • The government's new policy offered little respite to the struggling families.