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as in relief
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as in extenuation
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliation
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The big surprise was sophomore Troy Sibolboro throwing three scoreless innings of relief, including a strikeout of the hot-hitting James Tronstein.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026 -
The final score was deceiving because the Rockies scored five runs in the ninth off infielder Miguel Rojas, who was pitching in relief to save wear and tear on the Dodgers’ bullpen.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Not surprisingly, fellow-travelers on the left criticized Conquest either from a wish to disbelieve the Soviet horrors or from an ideological sympathy that compelled extenuation of them.—
Peter J. Travers,
National Review,
29 Mar. 2022
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The Orange County Workforce and Economic Development Board encouraged small business owners impacted by the incident to submit an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan worksheet to determine eligibility for potential assistance programs.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Many skilled trade schools recognize that service members are well-suited for careers in the trades and actively work to support their transition by offering enrollment assistance and educational funding.—
Rose Van Alstine,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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The good news for Randle is there is a chance for atonement.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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However, his big mistake ended up leading to a massive atonement on Thursday night with the selection of Downs.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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No other candidates reached double-digit support, including Democratic San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan with 7%, Democratic former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa with 5% and Democratic Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond with 1%, the poll found.—
John Woolfolk,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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As well as turning to the club’s head of medicine and performance Jonathan Power and psychologist Lee Richardson, Liverpool brought in grief counsellors to ensure there was sufficient support.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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And the hug that the two work friends give her after her confession is one of the sweetest things to happen on the show so far.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Yun-ji’s public confession reveals Chang-ho’s duplicity and allows Noori a chance to shine on its own.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 May 2026
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The plan is in furtherance of Mamdani's pledge to create universal childcare for New York City parents.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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This comes after Gonzalez pleaded guilty in July 2024 to conspiring to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, and last October to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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No explanation, no farewell episode, no acknowledgment that a human being had just evaporated from the cast.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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Two caveats deserve brief, honest acknowledgment.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Palliation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliation. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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