respite from sth

Frequency: 7.916.0 per million words

a period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

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Examples (10)

  • They had no respite from the demands of their children.
  • The quiet garden offered a welcome respite from the city's noise.
  • After weeks of intense work, she finally got some respite from her duties.
  • The sudden rain provided a brief respite from the scorching heat.
  • He longed for a moment of respite from his constant worries.
  • A short vacation can offer much-needed respite from daily routines.
  • The medic gave the exhausted soldiers a temporary respite from the battle.
  • Finding a good book is my favorite way to get respite from screen time.
  • The government's new policy aims to provide financial respite from high taxes.
  • Even a short coffee break can be a valuable respite from a long meeting.