as in to let up
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On Saturday, Lee didn’t have much to talk trash about, with the Celtics getting out to an early advantage and never letting up.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025 -
Scheffler started Moving Day with a six-shot lead, but didn't let up and now has an eight-shot lead with 18 holes to play.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 May 2025
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Dennis ultimately slowed down and Hoskins got off the hood of the car and went around to the side, opening the door while the car was still moving, according to ABC.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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The Braves got off to an awful start — 0-7, then 5-13 — but had consecutive wins for the first time in the two games before Acuña’s X post.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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But Lee says the burden shouldn’t rest entirely on employees.—
Alice Park,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Tottenham will likely rest most of their strongest XI, with Villa viewing this as another critical moment in narrowing the gap.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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That could change quickly once people start seeing others relaxing in the back seat, watching Netflix, while they’re stuck behind the wheel.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The solid wood is durable and UV-resistant to preserve its rich hue for many relaxing summers in the sun.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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“Ease (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ease%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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