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Six example sentences with respite, each labelled with its topic.
The new dosing schedule gave her a respite from the headaches, and for three weeks she slept through the night.
Medicine
Ten seconds of respite between sprints was all the coach allowed before the whistle sent everyone down the track again.
Fitness
The shaded courtyard offered a respite from the afternoon heat, and every walker collapsed onto its stone benches gratefully.
Travel
The timeout gave the exhausted starters a respite, ninety seconds to breathe before the full-court press resumed.
Basketball
A week of rain brought respite to the parched valley, and the reservoir rose a hand's width.
Environment
The lender granted a three-month respite on payments, and the family used it to catch up on the heating bill.
Finance
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