as in to let up
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Verb
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His teammates don’t let up on him, either.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026 -
With a lead that swelled to 43 points, the Clippers did let up some in the second half.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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Because Brunson got off the ball again and again to deliver the Knicks’ their first victory of the new calendar year.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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And letting Quickley get off a clean look didn’t sit well with them, either.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Coverage decisions ultimately rest not with the White House, but with the states.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the video, the mako shark bursts from the water and lands on the bow of the boat, flopping around before coming to rest near the front of the vessel.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Acidic and fizzy drinks can increase pressure in the stomach and cause the muscle at the top of the stomach to relax, allowing acid to come back up.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
9 Nov. 2025
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Good food and drink plus a chance to relax will please you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Ease (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ease%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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