as in to let up
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Verb
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The intensity of the reception never let up, aided by ever-changing visual projections— some as esoteric as Moreno’s lyrics.—
Jessi Roti,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025 -
The heaviest rain was expected between 4 p.m. Monday and 2 a.m. Tuesday, with the weather letting up before Tuesday’s morning commute.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Four astronauts preparing for a routine mission that sets the stage for the Boeing Starliner crew to depart from the International Space Station could potentially get off the ground Friday night from Florida.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Falcon 9 got off the ground after NASA and SpaceX, which jointly operate the Crew-10 mission, called off the initial Wednesday launch attempt due to an issue with the launchpad’s ground system.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Always ensure your criticisms rest on solid research and offer constructive paths forward.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Choosing to rest or reflect (ME), or offer thoughtful feedback to a colleague (WE), changes your impact without extending your workday.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Those restrictions were relaxed after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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One reason for this is that estrogen helps keep blood vessels flexible and supports the production of nitric oxide, a molecule that allows vessels to relax and maintain healthy blood flow.—
Matthew Nudy,
The Conversation,
4 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 19 Apr. 2025.
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