as in to let up
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When do the side effects finally let up?—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026 -
Because of other economic conditions, there should still be a healthy market for gold, even if inflation starts to let up.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Spain came into the 2026 tournament with a top-three FIFA ranking and dreams of bringing another trophy back to the Iberian Peninsula, but their quest for a world title got off to an inauspicious start.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The heir to a newspaper fortune, Logan meets Rory at Yale and gets off to a rocky start while working on the Yale Daily News together.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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The squad is resting at the hotel.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Part of that is because their resting heart rate is 12 years old.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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Guests can enjoy a wide range of activities, including sailing, water skiing, tennis, pickleball, disc golf, or just relaxing by the lake.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Another photo showed Nader sipping on a cup of coffee as crew members relax in the background, tagging @lovethynader.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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“Ease (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ease%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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