Examples of relieved in a Sentence
I was relieved to hear that you're feeling better.
He was greeted at the door by his much relieved mother.
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Even so, the Dodgers appeared relieved to see Bellozo leave the game.
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Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
A day after Spain and Portugal were hit by extensive blackouts, electricity had returned to most areas of both countries on Tuesday, leaving many relieved but also sharply critical about what exactly had caused the power failure.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Republican lawmakers breathe a sigh of relief Many GOP lawmakers were visibly relieved that Trump paused some of the the sweeping country-specific tariffs that have caused the stock market to plummet in recent days.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
The capital expenditures figure — which rose 53% to $16.75 billion, excluding finance leases — relieved investors worried a cutback in spending from the hyperscalers would hurt other AI companies.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 1 May 2025
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Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025
A day after Spain and Portugal were hit by extensive blackouts, electricity had returned to most areas of both countries on Tuesday, leaving many relieved but also sharply critical about what exactly had caused the power failure.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Republican lawmakers breathe a sigh of relief Many GOP lawmakers were visibly relieved that Trump paused some of the the sweeping country-specific tariffs that have caused the stock market to plummet in recent days.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
The capital expenditures figure — which rose 53% to $16.75 billion, excluding finance leases — relieved investors worried a cutback in spending from the hyperscalers would hurt other AI companies.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for relieved
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“Relieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relieved. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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