as in to relieve
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
worked two jobs to rid himself of debt
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The cushioned shoe has removable orthotics for extra arch support, which shoppers claim has helped relieve their plantar fasciitis.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026 -
The 16-year-old’s first senior start for Arsenal was in October’s Carabao Cup win over Brighton & Hove Albion, so if the timing is right, the chance to show more of that carefree, youthful exuberance could be exactly what Arsenal need to relieve some of the tension from a Premier League title race.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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But after restructuring the contracts of quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and offensive lineman Tyler Smith, the team was able to free up $67 million toward the cap in 2026 to get back under the salary cap.—
Nick Harris
March 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
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Doing so would free up $254 million — in a tight budget year — for a $2,500 teacher pay raise, extra school funding, expanded private school tax credits and more, Senate leaders said.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
6 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s advisers are likely to clear their first hurdle Wednesday, when the Senate votes on his war powers, but their Hill briefings this week will determine the number of GOP defections.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors face delays in clearing their cases.—
Emily Naiser,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Rid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rid. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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