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ri leevd

  • v  provide physical relief, as from pain
  • v  free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
  • v  grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
  • v  lessen the intensity of or calm
  • v  save from ruin, destruction, or harm
  • v  relieve oneself of troubling information
  • v  provide relief for
  • v  free from a burden, evil, or distress
  • v  take by stealing
    The thief relieved me of $100
  • v  grant exemption or release to
  • v  alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
  • s  (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
  • s  extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

  • See Also Tech PTI Archive: By WILSON ROTHMAN I hate vacuuming, so when Roomba came into existence, I was relieved, at least, for a little while.
  • Any day now, any way now, our troubled assets shall be relieved (or not).
  • Ralph Smith was relieved, according to the Army version, because of a difference over tactics:.
News & Articles

  • Minot operations commander relieved of duty
    The commander in charge of training and proficiency for the 91st Missile Wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., has been relieved of duty.
    June 14, 2013 - Air Force Times
  • A Dog Walker to Make You Feel Almost Like You Are There
    A dog owner who tested Swifto's services received a picture from the walker of the waiting dog, an alert on his phone when and where the pet had relieved himself and even GPS data of their route sent to a laptop.
    June 14, 2013 - New York Times
  • Minot AFB squadron commander relieved of command
    MINOT AIR FORCE BASE The commander of the 91st Operations Support Squadron at Minot Air Force Base was relieved from his duties Thursday, said Capt. Genieve David, chief of Public Affairs at Minot AFB.
    June 13, 2013 - Minot Daily News

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