as in to let up
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What that actually means in practical terms in unknown, however, the more important takeaway here is that the trade war shows no signs of letting up anytime soon.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025 -
The Trump administration isn’t letting up on the tech giants.—
David McCabe,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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With the burden of pressure on them following a 2-0 defeat in last week’s first leg, Miami got off to a fast start after defending an early Vancouver corner.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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So, from my perspective, for the team to get off to a hot start is not shocking.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The student's friends took her to a nearby apartment to rest after the fall, not realizing the severity of her injuries.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Here are six appealing hotels for families looking for a fun and stylish place in Paris to rest their heads.—
Celeste Moure,
AFAR Media,
2 May 2025
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The Private Office is also a comfortable space to relax, spread out and inspire creativity.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Progressive muscle relaxation involves slowly tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in the body, one at a time.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Ease (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ease%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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