as in to let up
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The exchange came a week after the US and Israel began striking the Islamic Republic in a war that shows no sign of letting up.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026 -
An anti-corruption campaign launched by Xi shows no sign of letting up after more than a decade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Philadelphia Eagles’ dynamic defensive back duo was broken up on Monday as NFL free agency got off to a hot start.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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The fight occurred after the students got off the school bus in the Ashley Place subdivision.—
Eric Stirgus,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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His work centers on structure, balance, and durability, helping ensure that treatment plans rest on sound clinical principles.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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However, part of the DOJ’s case rested on the bundling of sports and concert tickets, as well as the alleged requirement that primary ticket sellers for major concert venues provide support for the distribution of a team’s season tickets.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Instead, use this energy to socialize, relax and explore your creative talents.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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In her free time, Laurie is always looking for new places to relax and recharge in Southern California's beautiful outdoors.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Ease (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ease%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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