as in to let up
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Once the Packers took the lead, the defense never let up.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025 -
In the second half Miami let up not an inch on defense, with Atlanta not crossing the goal line until five minutes remained.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Oppenheim Group's latest agent didn't get off to a great start with fellow soap alum Chrishell Stause.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Both offenses, however, got off to somewhat slow starts.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Sharon’s final delusions about Beryl are put to rest as she’s placed under arrest, and Donnelly tests out a draft of her case report on Elsbeth.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Roshane Thomas What the data says Once again, West Ham’s hopes rest on the shoulders of their talisman, Bowen.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Botox is still a relatively new way of treating TMJ; it is reported to help ease jaw tension, headaches, and other symptoms by relaxing the muscles.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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Dreaming of a relaxing vacation with breathtaking views?—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Ease (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ease%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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