Even at night there was no relief from that color. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

One report talks about relief coming to beaches again sometime today, but there’s no way to know how successful this second wave will be. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

What relief, to place it in the hands of women who could carry off my burden. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I come to, my first feeling is that of relief that I’m not dead. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

He glanced at me, his face a mixture of surprise and relief, and I realized with astonishment that I, too, had just passed some kind of test. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

But he kept his head about him, and his pants around him, and I breathed a sigh of relief. Missing May 1992-03-01T00:00:00Z

Archer let the knife fall, from his fingers and felt the men around him breathe sighs of relief. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

Ranofer dropped to the ground, staggered with relief and treacherously numbed toes, flung himself out the gate and closed it. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

Jess and the twins stared at each other in shock—and relief. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z

Celaena almost sighed with relief, though it shamed her to feel that way. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Which is why when my friends and I found one another at dinner each night, it was with some degree of relief. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

Much to my relief, none of them besides Nathan are familiar to me. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z

Every second a greater relief vied with a greater disappointment inside me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Dimple felt a tremor of relief to see him back. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

With audible relief, Rob gave us the go- ahead to leave Lobuje in the morning and proceed to Base Camp ourselves. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

The suit doesn’t have big shoulders, which is a relief. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

Inwardly, I let out a sigh of relief. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I was so freaked out it was a frigging relief just to be given an order. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

That was a relief, but I wasn't sure how far I could keep going. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

But I saw with relief that it was still locked. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

That should have been a relief, but it wasn’t, because big changes were afoot at the Coast Guard. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

The resulting hole evoked a giant grave and exuded the same musty chill, but this was not unwelcome for it provided workers with relief from the intensifying summer heat. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to hear the rumble of a wagon and the clatter of hooves, and see Father perched on top of the wagon. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

To my intense relief, Charles came over to say hello. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

The queen had gone; that was some small relief, at least. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

They laughed, and to my relief the subject was closed. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ditshabe was just like his father, and they had all watched with relief as he grew up, as they knew that they would be safe with a young chief like that. The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa 2004-12-07T00:00:00Z

What I feel is partly relief, because none of these men is Luke. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

He took a deep breath, then remembered me, witnessing his utter relief. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

Something furry pushed itself against her side in one smooth, insinuating motion, Coraline jumped, then breathed a, sigh of relief when she saw what it was. Coraline 2002-02-24T00:00:00Z

The whole gang breathes a sigh of relief: Mr. van Maaren, the man with the shady past, and Mr. de Kok have gone home for lunch. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

My chest lets out a breath I didn't know I was holding, and Sanne squeals in relief, jumping up to first embrace, then shake Judith. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

There is a look of relief on both their faces. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

No. I exhaled slowly, my shoulders sagging in relief. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

Winchell, coming back to the sideline, almost, but not quite, looked pleased with himself, a tiny look of relief, perhaps even the glimmer of a smile. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Heqet’s snub-nosed face had lighted with relief at sight of him. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

“How kind you all are! Mother will accept, I’m sure, and it will be such a relief to know that she has someone to take care of her. Thank you very, very much!” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

To his relief, the princess nodded and handed her staff to one of her guards, then took the practice sword Dorian extended to her. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

In spite of the physical pain of the last few weeks, Annabelle realizes what a relief it’s been to be in forests and farmland and even on highways. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

I thought he might burst into tears, but, to my relief, he didn’t, and I pretended I hadn’t heard the crack in his voice. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

It was a kind of relief to rest his cheek against the earth underneath the stars and to have some hope of seeing Hatsue. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

Vola looked at him with a surprised relief on her face. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

I stared at his face in profound relief, relief that went beyond my sudden deliverance. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Mam says there’s nothing left but the Dispensary and the public assistance, the relief, and she’s ashamed of her life to go and ask for it. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

Njemile yelped at first, trembling in pain, but she breathed a sigh of relief. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

I know they were stretched thin, but you can’t leave an entire relief effort to a bunch of wannabe feds. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

It froze my blood—and then brought a slight measure of relief. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

On these days I feel relief, as if I’ve been running for a long time and have reached a place where I can rest, not forever but for a while. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

My vision fogged up with tears of relief as he cracked open his eyes. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

That afternoon at Monet’s was a relief for all three of us. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

It's a relief to be doing something after sitting around all afternoon. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

It was also a pleasure and a relief to have a maid who read and who seemed to be acquainted with some of the great masters of literature. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

We smile at expressions like these out of relief, because were braced for the numbing cliche that fails to arrive. Woe Is I 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

He stormed out of the kitchen, leaving behind sudden sighs of relief. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

The relief must have been wonderful, for the punctures were now draining freely, and already the swelling was subsiding. The Incredible Journey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

I breathed a huge sigh of relief and sat down to watch as the draccus circled the fire. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“I hate it too,” Violet said, and Klaus looked at his older sister with relief. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

“Maybe I should be carrying something, too, just in case someone is watching the building. It doesn’t matter if the police pick us up, right? In fact, that would be a relief.” Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

A canopy of trees provided momentary relief from the October sun blasting on high. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Ivy breathed a sigh of relief as her family started moving. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

His relief would come in another ten minutes, and he was looking forward to the mug of chocolatl, the smokeleaf, and most of all his bed. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

There was no mistaking the relief and pleasure that came into their expressions. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

And so we pressed on to Monson, over hard trail and more rivers, collecting bruises and scratches and insect bites that turned our backs into relief maps. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

I only saw the slight shake of his head and the look of relief on her face. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Dorian almost sagged with relief, but he kept his face blank, kept his words steady as he said, “Thank you for hearing me out.” Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Despite everything, it was a relief to see him. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

Over two thousand condemned people sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for crimes when they were children were now potentially eligible for relief and reduced sentences. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

He felt some relief in knowing that it would likely remain there, or even drop a foot once it reached an equilibrium with Lake Pontchartrain. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

He tore through the door of the barracks and saw with relief that Trina and Deedee were still huddled together on the floor. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

To my great relief, no one was there. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

Once inside the classroom, I saw with relief that my table was still empty. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Quickly scanning its contents, Francis sensed with relief that following my return from King’s I had correctly reported to him the essential features of the B pattern. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

Pockets, I remember with relief, pockets, I love pockets! I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

Say the worst things and yell your voice raw and destroy everything you love until, lo and behold, the monotony of work is a relief. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

The eu-phoria, the overwhelming sense of relief, that had initially ac-companied my return to Petersburg faded, and an unexpected melancholy took its place. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

He turned wearily and said, “Thanks for the relief. I’m beat.” Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

She poured herself a slug of the vegetable compound and sighed with relief. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

David Nelson died of natural causes a year after we won relief. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

He would get no relief or release from his daughters funeral. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Having finally proposed and been accepted was a huge relief to Charles. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

With a deep sense of relief, Will went back to the camp by the lake, closing everything behind him. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

It's a relief to get to my chair, because between the heels and my legs shaking, I'm afraid I'll trip. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

People rush home to seek relief from the heat, have lunch, take cold showers, and nap before returning to work at 2 P.M. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Elinor heaved a deep sigh of relief and bit into the croissant that had been waiting on her plate all this time. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

I have to dig the stingers out of his tracker jacker lumps, which causes him to wince, but the minute I apply the leaves he sighs in relief. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

I said as much, and the faces lit by the campfire grinned with relief. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

It was such a relief to breathe the fresh air without the smells of alcohol, peroxide, and sickness. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

He has been crying and crying, with no relief for him or his poor parents. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

Scientists were putting new technology to work to understand the capacities and limits of the human brain at the very moment that technology was putting those limits into sharp relief. A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

Remarkable, that his simple act of kindness triggered a relief from the numbness. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

It goes on: “The individual feels an increasing sense of tension or arousal before committing the act and then experiences pleasure, gratification, or relief at the time of committing the act.” A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age 2014-09-23T00:00:00Z

Take five tablets before bedtime and experience instant relief. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

We were pushing the court to enforce the law in these cases, and when they refused, we were having success getting the Alabama Supreme Court and federal courts to grant relief. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“It’s this new stuff my mom’s making me wear,” I say, breathing a sigh of relief. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

The relief I should feel about leaving the Worst Motel in the Country is canceled by an overwhelming sense of defeat. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

She sighed with relief when I gave her my card. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

A sense of relief washes over me, but questions remain. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

When rain comes finally, washing away a low sky of muddy ocher, we who could not control the phenomenon are pressed into relief. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

She wondered if Mrs. Derby had breathed a sigh of relief. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

My sister and I might have felt a little silly right then, except that we were too busy gulping big sighs of relief. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Perhaps it was the heat, or perhaps it was relief. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

“I think...this is it,” he said with a sigh of relief. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

She gasped with relief when she felt her passenger’s small hand gripping her shoulder through the gap in the armor-plated bulkhead. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

I couldn’t tell him that the reason I couldn’t return to Cambridge was that being here threw into great relief every violent and degrading moment of my life. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

So when Lincoln finally arrives, there is relief onstage. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

I could almost hear the sighs of relief from the bottleneck behind me as I turned left onto the deadend asphalt road. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

I could recall feeling relief at seeing the house, feeling that I had come home. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know what to do, and I breathed a sigh of relief when Shriya came up the path from the far end of the bluff. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

It was a relief when the Guards had pounded out of sight and the rest could resume their introspective trudging. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

“You may begin the test as soon as you receive it,” said the pencil woman, turning away at last, and Reynie resisted the urge to sigh with relief—even a sigh might disqualify him. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

I was aware then only of my relief. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z

We told the court that there was overwhelming evidence that Mr. McMillian's rights had been violated, and that he was entitled to immediate relief. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Their absence placed the stakes of the discussions into relief; ultimately, it was for the young ones that they schemed. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

But now, a month and a half later, his family’s relief was fading. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

When he withdraws, she pulls her nightgown down, slips out of the bed and into the bathroom with relief. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z

To my relief, Julian agreed to join us. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Simon,” she said, her face showing relief at the sight of him. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

With great relief he finally saw the tall pillars on either side of the gates, each topped with a winged boar. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z

He dropped his eyes but he could feel the relief on the part of the Bacons. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

And for a few moments I had relief from the great blanketing grief that was constantly crushing me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

He’s been teetering on the edge of letting go of this specific dream for months now, terrified of it, but the relief is startling, a mountain off his back. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

It took him by surprise, but he felt great relief. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z

To Oshiro’s huge relief, it went well with his new partner. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

“She’s fine,” he said, and Neel could hear the relief in his voice. Tiger Boy 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z

At this point, our defense lawyers returned, to the general relief of all of us, though we remained in prison for another few weeks. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I could barely even hear her; the only thing happening was the relief shivering out of my skin. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

It was a weighty stare, and relief was not really a great part of it. Franny and Zooey 1961-09-14T00:00:00Z

It was a great relief they weren’t pursuing me. 100 Sideways Miles 2014-09-02T00:00:00Z

When the indictment was announced, there was joy and relief in the community that someone had been charged. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

The air was humid and sticky, but a breeze from one of the three rivers that intersected in Pittsburgh provided some relief. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

But no relief was to come that night, nor the next day. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Oh, what a relief!” said Miss Lark, sighing loudly. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z

“His face,” said Ferrell, “relaxed into an expression of tremendous relief.” Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

What was surprising was the speed with which her relief that Robbie was alive was supplanted by her dread of confronting him. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

With relief Abbey said, “Oh good, it’s a man.” Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

Lubin had won a gold medal in Berlin, but when he left, he felt only relief. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z

He was ashamed of himself, but all Mark felt in that quiet moment was relief that the ordeal had finally ended. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

He shouldn’t let her do this, shouldn’t show his weakness, but as his blood began to flow and his body warmed, the relief and ease that coursed through him felt too good to resist. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

With the way he took it so casual, and the relief of getting it told, I felt like I’d been stuck back together. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

And though these two were men, and young, she felt seen and unseen at the same time, and it was such a relief. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

It’s a relief to reach the edge of the valley and see Boomer down below, lapping water from the stream. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

They did not need persuading, having been looking forward to the Day of Judgment for a dozen years, and expecting its sweet relief any minute now. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z

We hurry away from the soldier, passing all the forlorn people handcuffed by the curb, and join the mob heading toward the school, all of us breathing a communal sigh of relief. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

Ophie’s momentary relief melted away, and she went to fetch their coats with a heavy heart. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

The relief center used to be a girls’ secondary school. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

When I get out of bed and stand up, the floor is cool and my feet enjoy the relief. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

It came as an unspeakable relief to see that my clothes were undisturbed, but that respite lasted only as long as it took for my eyes to adjust to the darkness. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

Once inside, the four Nazi saboteurs felt some relief. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

It was a relief when the movie finally ended. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

She sighed with relief when she heard that Annabeth was safe. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z

In class, we talked about dinosaurs and practiced cursive before Mrs. Port dismissed us for lunch with her usual look of relief. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

I feel relief to hear that my sister will be safe, even though it means Lucinda has to go away. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z

El sinks down to her shoulders as the water laps against my waist and the cool relief of it makes my eyes roll to the back of my head. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Mice were beginning to smile from sheer relief. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

He’s from the North and he leaves you here to get the relief from the Irish Free State. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

Some who came were kindly, most had a ready, sterile sympathy, and all went away with the unmaskable relief that men experience when they see others who have fared worse than themselves. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

The two children wouldn’t even allow themselves a sigh of relief. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

Climbing was like life itself, only it was cast in much sharper relief, and nothing had ever hooked Beck to such a degree. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

I’m ready to retreat back upstairs until Rufus moves past me and pushes open the door, and the wet late-summer air brings me some relief. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Colonel Cathcart sighed with enormous, tearful relief, almost overwhelmed with gratitude. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

First there were the tears of relief that came to her eyes. 145th Street: Short Stories 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

She looks back to me now and gives me the same look of recognition as the other day “Well, that’s a relief. I saw you nearly every day.” I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

It would be such a relief to think his predictions about the thing to come were nothing more than wild speculation. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Ronan lets out a gasp, and so do I. We laugh with relief as the enormous, goofy-looking fish with the floppy fin circles us. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

Bran could see the relief on his brother's face. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

“I need to make a call, Adam,” a woman’s voice says, much to my relief. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

The relief in her voice broke all over me. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

She turned to him with a face of composure and relief —the efficient and undramatic face which women achieve when they have nursing to do, or some other employment of efficiency. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to know he wasn’t the only man who ever stumbled on someone’s dumbness—like a chair in the dark—and wanted to kick something. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

I searched for a word for what I was feeling, for this mix of relief and exultation and serenity, but I couldn’t think of anything. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z

The government offered very generous terms and incentives to relocate to the big towns, mortgages and tax relief. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

The few water wagons available made daily rounds, and people could obtain a limited amount of water at relief areas. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z

I sat back with a sigh of relief, yet once the passengers were aboard and the bus under way again, I felt sad and utterly alone. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Shelly wasn’t there, which was sort of a relief and a disappointment at the same time. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

I feel a rush of relief to see my uncle intact, no eyes or fingernails missing. Before We Were Free 2002-08-13T00:00:00Z

I jerked the jug to my mouth and took a huge gulp of cider in relief, and the violence latent in the day drifted away; perhaps the Naguamsett carried it out on the receding tide. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

As he paddled toward the ladder Kit watched him with both envy and relief. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

As soon as the wheels rattled on cobbled streets, Jemmy felt an immense sense of relief. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z

Now that the last of the rice was gone it was in a sense a relief: no amount of scheming and paring would make it go any further: the last grain had been eaten. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

To my relief, Sir Lawrence not only made no objection but encouraged me to get on with the job of building models. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

I felt myself breathe out a little of the collective sigh of relief. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

As the car entered its descent, Wherritt became calmer and laughed and sobbed with relief—until he realized the wheel was not going to stop. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

To her relief she saw Diana, getting up and coming toward her. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

I expect to see relief in her eyes, but I don't. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

The relief lodged in my throat like a stone. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

To her relief, Jeremy was still waiting where she had left him, though not very patiently. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

After the relief had settled in, after people remembered how to go about their lives without the pressing fear of crime, there arose a natural question: just where did all those criminals go? Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z

The silence on Marcus’s end of the line worried me that he’d hung up, but he coughed, and the phlegmy noise was a relief. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z

I was sensible in equal measure of relief at his delivery and shame at my incompetence. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

So it was with some relief that I stepped from their woodland realm in early afternoon and strolled into the sunny, dozing straggle that was the little community of Cheshire. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to have a peaceful place to rest at the end of the day. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

The sidecar rose like a cork, unsteerable but at least still airborne: He had but a split second’s relief, however, as more curses streaked past him: The three Death Eaters were closing in. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

But his polite regrets didn’t impose upon her, and when she galloped away with the Count, she saw Laurie sit down by her aunt with an actual expression of relief. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

The slaves erected Khal Drogo's tent beneath a jagged outcrop of black rock whose shadow gave some relief from the heat of the afternoon sun. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

I had just been assigned by the relief system to sweep the streets for thirteen dollars a week. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

"You have my thanks, Mother," he said, his relief obvious beneath the formality. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

I want to break down in tears of joy and relief and thanks, but we don’t have time for that, so I hug her and whisper a shukria in her ear. Internment 2019-03-07T00:00:00Z

“And, believe me,” Nana said, “it was a relief to your father having me out of sight. It suited him just fine.” A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

I think these might be tears of relief. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

I say it by shutting my eyes with relief. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

A hundred yards offshore I let the hook go and it plunged down and grabbed bottom, and the Fayre Eleyne straightened and raised her bow and seemed to sigh with relief. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

His return to Not Doctor Street was not the triumph he’d hoped it would be, but there was relief in his mother’s crooked smile. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was made of strong light and maybe a sort of relief. The Martian Chronicles 1950-01-01T00:00:00Z

He didn’t need to tend to her or tell Brekker that she could use relief. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

The deputy didn’t stay long, which was a relief. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

“I didn’t start World War Three. I just got possessed by an evil spirit. That’s a relief!” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

She felt a surge of relief as she opened it to read her mother’s handwriting, neat and measured, on the yellowed pages. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

So it's almost a relief to get some. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

That was the final business of the afternoon, Sansa saw with relief, but her ordeal was not yet done. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

I thought he meant Ethan and me, but maybe he meant Dad and me because after he took the call, the look on my father's face was a new way to spell relief. The View From Saturday 1996-09-01T00:00:00Z

It was nice to be alone, not to have to smile and look pleased; a relief to stare dejectedly out the window at the sheeting rain and let just a few tears escape. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

There was no relief left in Moss, just a tired sadness as he watched Shawna make her way out of the room. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

It is when I remember these things that I turn with relief to the prospect from our balcony. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

They were all talking now; the excitement and relief had loosened everyone’s tongue. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

A canopy of trees provided momentary relief from the October sun blasting on high. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

“Uh, okay. What kind of—” “Got it!” she said with relief. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

But any relief I feel then vanishes instantaneously. The Last Cuentista 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

Then a car passed and they showed in full relief, their shadows flying like dreams across the sparkle of snow and darkness. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Everyone tested it when they were growing up: seeing how far they could pull apart, coming back with intense relief. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

Since my inmates would soon be leaving, there was no longer any point in trying to clear the galleries, which was both a humiliation and a relief. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

That's why we had sought relief from Monroe County for the misconduct of its sheriff. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

There were times when I’d sit in the parked car and eat my fast food alone with the car radio playing, overcome with relief, impressed with my efficiency. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

“Pretty much,” Sierra said, breathing a sigh of relief now that it was all out of her system and her friend hadn’t called her a raving lunatic. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

There was this huge sense of relief lifted from my shoulders, and I felt an enormous sense of pride for accomplishing something most people could only dream of. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

It broke, and I let out a sigh of relief. The Science of Breakable Things 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

But then they talked, Grace’s guard worn away by exhaustion and relief and gratitude. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

I blow out a huge sigh of relief. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

It was such a relief to rest, and the thought of continuing the search was so unwelcome, that we sat on while the gloom thickened and night crept up on us. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

I hear anger and relief, sadness and terror, woven all at once through her words. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

To my great relief, it thrived under our tender care, first stretching for the light and then trailing along the windowsill. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

I nearly slumped to the floor with relief. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

I peeked out the window and heaved a sigh of relief when there were no German soldiers in sight. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

Erin sighed with relief as she walked over to us. Here to Stay 2018-09-08T00:00:00Z

With a sigh of relief he pushed me toward Tanu, who stood staring at us with wide eyes and an open mouth. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

She jerked at the rope and to her relief the twig on which it was caught snapped and the rope fell loose. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

On Monday, she went alone to the relief center. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

What a relief to walk out into the world and be free of it. Tradition 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

He was going to Ahiara to try and get some provisions from relief headquarters. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Abbey and I looked at each other with happy relief. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

Rahel remained behind in the Inspector’s office and listened to the rude sounds of Baby Kochamma’s relief dribbling down the sides of the Inspector’s pot in his attached toilet. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

I looked at the carving, and felt a flush of relief, because I actually recognized it. The Lightning Thief 2005-07-01T00:00:00Z

A bride who received money pinned to her wedding dress in the Polish tradition was reported to have regifted it to the strikers' relief fund. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Then, to my immense relief, I saw an elderly couple waiting on the comer for a bus. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Only God knows when our relief may arrive. But God does know. And in His benevolent service we will stay.” The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Burnham’s clear relief suggests that his earlier bravado might have been just for show. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

Bright enough to throw into relief the dark things that cluttered her. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

But if it does, piay that we can hold the Red Keep long enough for our lord father to march to our relief. A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z

Such a relief to be where it is quiet. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z

Unfortunately, the method didn't lower the room temperature enough to bring relief to the president. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

The happy squeals of the other covens turned to whispers and sighs of relief, Seven thought with a cringe. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z

Jessie sighed with relief and took a few deep, calming breaths. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

“Some. But don’t you think it’ll be a relief? No more hiding, no more pretending, just—being free!” Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

With time, the queries about our adopted—and decidedly eccentric— little boy had mercifully ceased, and, considering how tactless Afghan queries can be sometimes, that was a considerable relief. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

A mixture of relief and awe swirled inside as she processed that Mr. Griswold was sitting right in front of her. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

The knock would come at the door; I’d open, with relief, desire. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

The relief it brought his tortured lungs was pure heaven. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Harry clutched the window ledge in relief as he recognized the bottlebrush tail. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

The pistol was more useful, but the cane brought Kaz a relief he didn’t care to quantify. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

I smiled at him, relief making me slightly giddy. From Twinkle, with Love 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

After what seemed hours, Papa announced to their intense relief and happiness that it was time to eat. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

I sighed with relief, then looked back at Digger’s house. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

But after the early relief, this return, came suspicion, nagging until I realized that I had not neatly sidestepped the impact of schooling. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

When they finally left, the flowers were destroyed, the furniture broken, and the walls covered with drawings and writing, but Fernanda pardoned them for all of the damage because of her relief at their leaving. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

With that tug, I finally opened my eyes, looked up and, to my relief, saw a perfectly symmetrical and hole-free canopy above me. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

When Isa finally drifted off an hour later, the brownstone groaned with relief as the last Vanderbeeker fell into a fitful sleep. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

If only he could go to the relief center himself. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

None of the arrogance, just pure relief he’s still alive and able to hold his girlfriend again. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z

With all the forces that have been mobilized to bring relief, it will be a while until the supply chain can meet the demand—and the ÁguaViva will get us through that time. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

And then she sighed in deep relief before exploding into a million golden pieces of sunshine, glittering as she finally moved on. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

Instantly they cooled; the relief was so great that tears sprang to Ranofer’s eyes. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

Then, just before the bomb explodes, he cuts himself loose and dives for cover, and you breathe out and nearly cry with relief. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Her relief changed to anger, and she bopped me with her fist. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

We got some relief from the seawater coming in. Krik? Krak! 2015-12-15T00:00:00Z

I heaved a great sigh of relief as I watched her tuck it into her bosom. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

I felt a great relief in seeing someone in the city I had seen before, someone I almost knew. Homeless Bird 2000-03-01T00:00:00Z

I begged between games when one brother or the other would sit back with a deep sigh of relief and victory, the other annoyed, unable to let go of the outcome. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z

I jump into bed with the kind of relief you only find when you’re waking up for school and realize it’s Saturday. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

“Yeah,” I gulp as a flood of relief rushes through me. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

I’d never have that opportunity, but it came as a bittersweet relief to know that my sisters would. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

Minho returned his gaze to the Maps in the trunk, much to Thomas’s relief. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Thank goodness the UN and the Red Cross kept up their relief missions, flying over Pochala and dropping loads of food, medicine, and clothes. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

The sight of a furry gray squirrel makes me sigh with relief. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z

Poor and working-class whites in both the North and South, no less than African Americans, responded positively to the New Deal, anxious for meaningful economic relief. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

The next day he called again, to my relief. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

The look on the kid’s face was priceless—outrage mixed with relief. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

There was no joy in the running this time, but there was relief that his body served him. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

They reached the back of the stable, and a tidal wave of relief flooded her body despite the pain. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

It’s horror and relief and panic and gratitude all jumbled together. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

In describing my mother, I say, “Her beauty is the kind which seems to be thrown into relief by grief?’ Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

The job was an opportune beginning and a colossal relief. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z

I closed my eyes in relief and heard that singing voice in Navajo again. Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

You will be amazed as your load is lightened and relief surrounds you like a cloud. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

And then to my surprise and relief, he starts to laugh. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to be free of the animal, but it seemed to have taken my spirit with it, and everything else it could lay its paws on. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

It was kind of a relief, actually—that old sweet sound. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

Though I feel like crying from relief, I keep my face carefully bland and slide another pin into her silken hair. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z

I can almost feel the shelter expand with air as everyone lets out a sigh of relief. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Or the relief I long for from this machine. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

His eyes shifted to her, and, to his relief, he found that she was as red as he, if not more so. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Out the bay window the wind bends the trees down, down, the branches creaking without relief, a deepening growl in the air. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

As Royal Brougham had predicted back in June, rumors of his demise had proved premature, much to the relief of Joe and the other boys. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

And to my relief, Kingston appears in the doorway between the kitchen and the dining room. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

I unbuttoned my waistcoat and the first two buttons of my shirt to provide some relief. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

Relief pours through my body, the kind of relief you get after passing a test you didn’t study for. The Fourteenth Goldfish 2014-08-26T00:00:00Z

To everyone’s relief, after about twenty minutes the injection and extra oxygen revived Pittman and she was able to resume the descent under her own power. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

“It was a relief to see that horn bum, my lord,” Edd said. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

At sight of his kind and handsome face, the first known face that I had seen for many days, a rush of relief softened my mood of strained resolution. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

There was nothing of either relief or fear in her tone. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

What a relief that would feel like right now. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

With relief, I recognized that I had escaped other employment only narrowly. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

The relief room held only a solid stone chair with an opening cut in the middle. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

It was such a strong itch that she could not refrain from discreetly scratching it, but nothing gave her any relief. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

This time it was a big round woman, done bas relief, like always, except she was halfway turned into a bird—so incredible it made my head vibrate. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

No relief yet for the knots lurking within. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

The sense of relief was as huge as the sense of sadness I felt about the way JoJo died. Adrift 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

And a lot of people do, out of relief that their children have been spared for another year. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

“There you are, Bella,” Mike called in relief, waving his arm over his head. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

I close my eyes and let out a small moan of relief. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

It is a relief to discover that although there might be axe murderers and kidnappers in the world, most people seem a lot like us: sometimes afraid and sometimes brave, sometimes cruel and sometimes land. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

All of my relief slipped away, and concern replaced it. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

I can’t hope to explain to you how much of a relief it was. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Penelope felt herself flooded with a mixture of shock, relief, confusion, and fear, for even as Cassiopeia spoke, there was a thunder of hoofbeats from below. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

And into the telephone again, “What a relief! An hour? Well, then, I’ll get Marly to bed.” Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z

Most of all he felt the most stupendous relief, and a longing to sleep. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

The boy, who had been holding his breath, exhaled with loud relief. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

The next day I got so drunk in relief I couldn’t make it home. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

This putting myself in God’s merciful hands brought me a little relief, enough to allow me to fall into an irregular sleep, unsure what the next day would bring. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

In fact it was an immense relief to them all to have a little work, and they took hold with a will, but soon realized the truth of Hannah’s saying, “Housekeeping ain’t no joke.” Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

I have never felt relief like this before. Divergent 2011-04-25T00:00:00Z

He brooded over this so much that he came to the conclusion that it would be a relief if he knew for sure that this was so. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Paula had said to Ifemelu that evening after her talk, her cheeks flushed from the excitement and relief of having done well. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

When autumn touched the trees he had got as far as Omaha, and without question or reason or thought he hurried west and south, fled through the mountains and arrived with relief in Southern California. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

With each group came cries of relief, relatives diving under the rope to lead off their husbands, wives, children, parents, siblings. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

Violet and Klaus breathed a sigh of relief that he had not dropped her from that great height. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

He couldn’t tell what part of him it came from but it took only a couple of seconds, and several deep breaths: that brought no relief, to recognize it as the pain of guilt. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z

“Wake up, everybody! Time for the sunrise!” he shouted with relief, and quickly jumped from the music stand. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

But going to Kate’s had been no relief from pain and his revenge had been no triumph. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

The shades were drawn and my father’s door was closed, which was a relief because I hadn’t yet figured out how to say what I needed to tell him. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z

He exhaled with relief when the grass went down. Touching Spirit Bear 2001-01-09T00:00:00Z

He was holding her head in his lap, and she looked at his face upside down above her, filling with relief as she blinked. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

My only relief was when my mom came home. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

With relief, he types his name at the tops of his freshman papers. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

Your friend Stanley R. Smith The letter was a welcome relief; it took my mind off my brooding over the second-class pass. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

As I walked that morning, I felt a sense of relief that the manuscript was safely hidden. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

"You'd like a fitting," he said cheerfully, and I thought with relief that he wasn't the sort of doctor to ask awkward questions. The Bell Jar 1963-01-14T00:00:00Z

Comments came flashing at George faster than she could respond, which was a relief, because she didn’t know what to say. George 2015-08-25T00:00:00Z

Even as the fire burned on Monday, Mayor Mason officially established a relief society and appointed O.W. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z

I wept with relief every Sunday as he eluded the evil men and bounded back from each seeming defeat as sweet and gentle as ever. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

To the relief of many Americans, including the Coast Guard, Prohibition had been repealed a few months before. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

Heading west on I-10, she felt some measure of relief in knowing that at the very least, on the open road she would have some time to think. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

The weather had been fine, the days still holding the heat of summer, the nights a cool relief. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

I don’t know where or who—my information is all thirdhand—but what a huge relief to know she landed safely! Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

A mixture of relief and awe swirled inside as she processed that Mr. Griswold was sitting right in front of her. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

He heard Chuck’s voice, couldn’t help feeling relief that his friend was okay. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

The six-man relief team was ready to set out the next morning. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z

With a mixture of sadness and relief, Lee and his three aides ride past the Union lines. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

Yossarian muttered an unconscious prayer of thankfulness and then flared up at Orr savagely in a ranting fusion of resentment and relief. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

The lightning had thrown the man’s face into sharp relief, and it was a face unlike any Harry had ever seen. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

He felt a confused rush of relief and frustration at the interruption. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

Briony went outside and saw with relief the last of the stretchers being lifted onto extra trolleys, and porters waiting to push them. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

She owed her greatest relief to her friend Miss Lucas, who often joined them, and good-naturedly engaged Mr. Collins’s conversation to herself. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z

At Iona, relief teachers, student teachers, and work-experience kids were all fair game for students to pick on, but the kids at this school were just fine. Ugly 2013-08-20T00:00:00Z

“A fair fight,” Yossarian decreed, and all the others who had come running to the uproar in horror began cheering ecstatically in a tremendous overflow of relief. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

Every time Colonel Cathcart increased the number of missions and returned Hungry Joe to combat duty, the nightmares stopped and Hungry Joe settled down into a normal state of terror with a smile of relief. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

Instead, I gave up watching altogether, which was a bit of a relief really. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

There’s silence as we sigh in relief, then gobble some of our creation down like starving puppies. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

The motel rooms were doubles, and to my profound relief, my roommate was mild-mannered Gary. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even now she was inside, breathing a sigh of relief to finally be rid of me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

A sigh of relief escaped from my lips as the soldiers herded three other kids into a small room. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

Even from that great distance, she could sense its relief. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z

This was continued for a few moments; then it softened into a glad surprise, and from the lips came a sigh of relief. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

She felt a weird sort of relief when Taryn bounced away with a promise to ask her mom about Ivy staying with them. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to arrive back in our own woods. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

It's an odd relief to be in my bedroom, sorting papers, while my parents do chores in the next room. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

With deep sorrow and perhaps a good deal of relief, Rick lodged his father in the McLean Asylum in Waverly, Massachusetts. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

She could tell right away, with relief, that his accent was Caribbean. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z

It was a real relief to throw the plastic ring away. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Doubtless there was a certain struggle and a certain relief. The Great Gatsby 1925-04-10T00:00:00Z

First, you could hear sighs of relief from the people whose journals had not been read, and then people started talking a mile a minute. Walk Two Moons 1994-06-30T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to think the word to myself. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

When the dance finally concluded, she bowed to the man with relief, for she did not enjoy the feeling that her shoes knew more about dancing than she did. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I worked with the freedom fighters in Ethiopia and before that I flew in relief to the Warsaw ghetto,” he said with a slight smile, as if that answered the question. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

The public assistance, is that what you want, woman, the relief? Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

A cold tingle like eucalyptus oil spread across his sternum, but as soon as Bob lifted his hand, the relief stopped. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

Emily would have felt relief about that except that he carried James’s note with him as he strode back to the front of the class. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

The impossible demands had been removed and I felt a vast relief. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

With relief, I remember the tray and indicate the decanter. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Ben deposits the full bottle in the cup holder, grabs the new one from Radar, and then sighs with relief. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

The confrontation, which brought relief, had come on an ordinary unheralded evening. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

He let go just before they got to the kitchen, which was a relief. Goodbye Stranger 2015-08-04T00:00:00Z

He stood as she ran to him, her face filled with annoyance and relief and something he recognized with a sinking stomach. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

To my relief, a rap-rap-rap sounds out as I do so, as if I were knocking on wood. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“So perhaps she is not completely spoiled,” thought Penelope with relief. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

It was a relief when six o’clock arrived and they could slip out of their sleeping bags, dress in the semidarkness, then creep out into the garden, where they were to meet Hermione and Griphook. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Rapid movement was a relief in the midst of so much feeling. Ella Enchanted 1998-09-01T00:00:00Z

The decision was a certain and immediate relief. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

Mom took the phone from me, and for a moment, I was filled with relief when I thought that she was going to call Professor Thomas back and learn the truth. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

He turns his back to me, and I let out a sigh of relief. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

The diminished pain in my leg is such a relief that I try to savor it, but pieces of my nightmare still linger in my mind, too fresh to put away. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

The court frequently complained about being forced to order new trials or grant relief, but nonetheless ruled in our favor. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Kaltain blinked this time, unsure whether she could sag with relief just yet. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

I sighed with relief to see Horatio but shook my head as he began to approach me. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to everybody when, after our Glorious Fourth celebration, Cudn Temp said to her, “Sugarfoot, come on home with me and stay till the color grows out.” Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

Then silence, a very long silence, and—wait, shhhhh...yes!—the unutterable relief of realizing that the bear has withdrawn to the other side of the camp or shambled back into the woods. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

Hermione looked utterly bewildered, but to Harry’s enormous relief she accepted the bizarre turn of events without comment. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Little did I know how soon that relief would be gone. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

Heart exploding with relief, I ran toward him and flung myself at his knees, embracing him with fervor. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

Kamau was approaching from the other end of the alley, lit sconces mounted on the wall throwing his frown into sharp relief. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

Desdemona, with great relief, cried out, “The only hair is on his head.” Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

In fact, in many ways, it was a relief: those animals staring us in the face when we were together would have only made things more awkward. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Rashid’s hand closed over the phone, and he let out a sigh of relief when he hit the button and the screen glowed. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

It is always a relief to empty your bladder. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

He laughed and, to his evident relief, everyone joined in. The 57 Bus 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

Before he could answer, there came a tap at the door, and he opened it almost with relief. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

Despite the misery and the utter skin-crawling horror of incarceration, he was breathing relief. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

The first week at August’s was a consolation, a pure relief. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Grandma India's forehead relaxed, and she heaved a sigh of relief. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

The relief that came over me at the realization actually made the air taste sweet. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z

The thought filled me with regret—but also a shameful kind of relief. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

Uriah’s clear eyes and steady footsteps fill me with a sense of relief, and my eyes well up with tears all of a sudden. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

Terrible to admit it, but everyone in Black Swan Green felt relief that it was only the Sheffield. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z

“She must be doing well at that relief center.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

My brush with disaster had left me feeling giddy with relief. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I began to feel a sense of relief: Maybe they really would help us, after all. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

Rock stars plan relief concerts to raise funds. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

A second’s relief, and then another burst of green light. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

It was a great relief to learn I wasn’t completely scorned by the gods. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

Typing my social security number and not finding my name in the database that evening was a weird sort of relief. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

She stopped by the relief center to see if there was any food, if a plane had finally managed to land. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Luna shut the lid and sighed with relief. The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2016-08-09T00:00:00Z

The faces of my wife and mother spoke their relief that it was over. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

As the plane headed home, the crew felt a mix of emotions, including relief that the job was done and hope that the war would now end. Bomb 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

We all sighed with relief, wiping our tears with the backs of our hands and crying and laughing at the same time. The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z

Project number one: we’ll be making a relief map of the Tigris and Euphrates river basin. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

I’m sure it’s a relief to see clearly. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

Lupita let out her breath in relief as the women in the back finished their prayers. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

There seemed to be a sense of relief in them. The Red Umbrella 2010-04-25T00:00:00Z

I get this rush of happiness, this flood of relief. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

I didn’t know I was wound up until I go slack with relief on hearing her words. Saints and Misfits 2017-06-13T00:00:00Z

We all got up and wandered through the drawing-room to the hall in great relief, Beatrice and I a little ahead of the men, she taking my arm. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

“Tensions rise as the Southland enters the third day of the Tap-Out, but government officials say relief is on the way.” Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

Based on this recent experience, I thought we could win relief for McMillian on appeal. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Cal’s running around dealing with the tech people, and it’s kind of a relief to just be hanging out with a bunch of random senior girls at the moment. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 2015-03-25T00:00:00Z

I swear I can almost hear that new mother let out a sigh of relief, as if she can't wait to get her baby away from me and whatever bad luck or germs I carry. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

It was a small relief that I eventually stopped feeling my skin and stomach and head, could sense nothing more than the distant pressure of the ground against my feet. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

But of course, everything was as normal, and all in all, that was a relief. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

“No, it’s not, thank God,” she added, sighing in relief. Breaking Through 2001-08-27T00:00:00Z

Jake breathed a silent sigh of relief and finally let go of Grace’s hand. The Smartest Kid in the Universe 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z

Remember, they didn’t have relief pitchers then and our plan was to be patient. Life Is So Good 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he smiled, and Jinny felt a tiny gust of relief. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

We kept getting very close decisions from appellate courts denying relief, and Mr. Hinton remained on death row facing execution. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Darwin’s “considerable relief” could not have been long-lived; he would soon be awoken from his “mad dream.” The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z

He was the only judge who had not left the table; the only judge not showing signs of pleasure and relief that Harry, Ron, and Fleur’s sister had got back safely. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Once he finished with both hands, I exhaled with relief. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2009-09-29T00:00:00Z

Except that he shared the deep relief of his fellow Egyptians at the river’s rising, Ranofer’s life did not change. The Golden Goblet 1961-04-24T00:00:00Z

As if they’d given up or decided that a small freedom was the worst punishment of all, presenting the bounty of true freedom into painful relief. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

I know it will be a big relief to know that he didn’t accidentally cause the laughing man’s death—your death- after all. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

He tried not to let his relief show on his face. Small Steps 2006-01-10T00:00:00Z

Exactly how many blacks were involved in the relief effort is not known. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

In spite of himself, he felt an undeniable sense of relief as she slowly made her way to him, stepping over brambles and tree roots. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

She never did, and each time she made it to her next class without seeing him, she breathed a sigh of relief. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

When I came back to check, I breathed a sigh of relief. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

Harry scanned the map carefully and saw, with a leap of relief, that the tiny dot labeled Severus Snape was now back in its office. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

When Park held Cat's hand, it was like holding hands with a mannequin, and it was such a relief that he kissed her. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

Another wave of loud relief as everyone processed this new information. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

With relief, I see they’re familiar faces, old friends from the Hob. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

“It’s just a habit, I guess,” said Yossarian, breathing again with relief. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

All the relief from the pool water has gone, leaving me to feel the full potency of my burns. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

Moreover, it was a great relief for me not to spend full time learning X-ray analysis of proteins. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

Maybe it would be a relief to all of them. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

He follows me inside, and to my relief, the Doctorita is standing in the hallway, hands on her hips. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

I had no idea why this gave me such intense relief, but it seemed, standing there in Finny’s triumphant shirt, that I would never stumble through the confusions of my own character again. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was a relief, carved directly into the stone. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

She read them, and Wilfred, who had started back to school after we had begun to get the relief food supplies, also read a lot. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Nothing,” Ben said softly, sadly, then looking up he said, “except that I made the team,” and he ran to his mother and his family screamed out their relief. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mixed in with his relief was a terrible sense of guilt. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

Though I’d feared that the ride down might be awkward, in fact it was a wonderful relief to be around a stranger. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

The relief Farmer felt after the showdown was followed by reprimands from his staff. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

They ran their hands over the blue relief of Theresa’s veins, and shuddered — then shuddered more as understanding took slow hold. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

Hearing the sergeant implore us was sort of funny, and a relief. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I know what Dad means about feeling overwhelmed, and he's right—it's a relief to have a few more people on the official Save Bobby Phillips Committee. Things Not Seen 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to be back at school. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

They’re dim but still a welcome relief after the blindness of before. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

It was such a welcome relief to have someone who not only rooted for me, but also believed in me as well. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

It’s Henry’s voice, sweet and posh and shaky and confused, and relief knocks the wind out of him. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

Oh, the relief and the rapture that filled her heart. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z

Colonel Fitzwilliam seemed really glad to see them; anything was a welcome relief to him at Rosings; and Mrs. Collins’s pretty friend had moreover caught his fancy very much. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z

A long sigh of relief escaped slowly through Yossarian’s mouth when he saw that Snowden was not in danger of dying. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

My dad was so overcome with joy and relief that he pulled the man into a bear hug. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

I was so full of relief that I was about to pop. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z

All the same, I was overcome with a strange sadness, at odds with the relief I had expected to feel, now that the threat which had hung over me for so long was removed. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

Frodo now accepted the invitation gratefully, to the relief of Pippin and Sam. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

Pomp was one of the unshod, and gentle-hearted Slant and I vied to proffer relief. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

The residents of the neighborhood heaved a collective sigh of relief. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

The family gave a collective sigh of relief, and Hyacinth beamed with pleasure. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

Whether it was a cry of happiness or sadness, relief or fear, Ivy could not say, but perhaps it was all of these at once. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

It’s a relief seeing him act like himself, and the thought occurs to me that in the space of a couple of hours all my friends have been acting strange. The Misfits 2001-10-01T00:00:00Z

But it was a relief to be with someone who was so uncomplicated, and easily pleased. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

I was sorry to see my big brother leave, but it was a relief also. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

Something quickly squashed by the relief that my sister was alive. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

There was a strong, gritty breeze blowing, and the street was in harsh relief, with even more sunlight, fewer shadows than before. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

I should be upset, I guess, but I’m actually finding Olive to be a relief. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

It would be such a relief if the boy admitted to even one of the earlier vandalisms. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

And though he never said it, the car had to provide some sort of sideways relief. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

But it would have been a relief to hand it over. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

She then stands in her bare feet on the ceramic tile floor and breathes a sigh of relief as the coolness of the tile flows through the soles of her feet. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I felt relief, as if the words had come from my own mouth. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

Even Miss Velma T. Harkrader generously devoted our last week of senior chemistry class to making relief parcels for our lads in arms. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

Saint Christopher is probably breathing a sigh of relief. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

Taryn says nothing, but the way she lets out her breath shows her relief. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

It was almost a relief when he heard someone knocking on their door. I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z

It was the strangest thing to see the Khan estate and feel relief. Amal Unbound 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

One in four working Americans—ten million people—had no job and no prospects of finding one, and only a quarter of them were receiving any kind of relief. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z

When the steward in the white apron opened the front door to let him out, Richard was light with relief. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

“Besides, the relief centers have nothing. And did you not hear that all the children in Nnewi died after drinking relief milk? The vandals had poisoned it.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Sam sagged with relief, mopping at his brow with a scrap of silk. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

Then just as he was putting his hand to the hilt of his sword, there came an unexpected relief. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

They denounced him for his “Parliamentary Cretinism” and accused him of “providing relief to the people and thereby blunting the People’s Consciousness and diverting them from the Revolution.” The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

For both me and Barack, they were a relief to be around—a reminder that in the end our family meant more than any tallying of supporters or bump in the polls. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

To her relief, there were no further overt visits from the FBI. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

It’s sort of a relief to not feel like I could fall off a cliff at any moment. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Miss Watson seemed to read my mind, and I breathed a sigh of relief when she nodded and handed me the hall pass without a word. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

This was both a relief and totally terrifying. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

I could not speak; my emotion was too great for even the relief of tears. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

I see the visible relief on both their faces. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

To my great relief, both our kids came home happy after the first day of school, and the second, and the third. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

The Humbug sighed with relief, and Milo and the princesses prepared to greet the victorious army. The Phantom Tollbooth 1961-09-01T00:00:00Z

I exhaled with relief and wrote down the name Susan Thomas in big, bold letters in my journal. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

Tears swell and then come in great heaves of relief. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z

I was so pleased to see her whole, I could not speak for relief. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

I breathe a sigh to be out of the masses, but it is not a sigh of relief. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

The older man sighed his relief and tried again. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

I glance over and I can see the relief in Ben’s eyes. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

How, if my parents were dead, could there still be some part of me that felt relief at not being found out? The Miseducation of Cameron Post 2012-02-07T00:00:00Z

The glass has been removed on account of the heat, and although it is still powerful hot out, the beginnings of a breeze makes it’s lazy way through the compartment, providing a bit of relief. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

“Quite wretched, I should say, and sick with longing for their lost child. They made a terrible mistake and will always regret it. When I told them you were safe, your parents’ relief overwhelmed them. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

But after that first sensation of relief, the bottom fell out. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

It should have been a relief not to have branches tearing at his clothes and hair constantly, but now Finn felt too exposed. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

It’s a relief when one of the ten or so men on the stage orders us to stand and start singing, because the folding chair is torturing my overworked back. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even Ji-yong gave a sigh of relief when we were back in the alley at last. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Every second he doesn’t move is a terrible relief. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

I read his message several more times before I’m sure that he’s alive and well, and then I flop my head back against my pillow and sigh, weak with relief. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

I wait so they can make their sounds of relief, congratulate, slap one another on the back. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

“And number one hundred,” Mr. D says, relief in his voice. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

The men watched it come closer and closer, breathing a sigh of relief when it veered away and passed them to the east. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z

I let out a shuddering breath, and tears of relief stream down my face. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

Near a pool she lost all sight of her steps and then with relief recognized an empty lemming nest, a round ball of grass that she had kicked open. Julie of the Wolves 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

Perhaps what he felt was relief that no matter how bad it had been for me, I had survived Goeth's brutality. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

So when the news that Biafra had captured the midwest and Biafran troops were marching to Lagos came over the radio, he felt a strange mix of relief and disappointment. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

The relief ship was on the outer landing and Franz Muller, his relief man, greeted them with stiff courtesy. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z

There is a kind of relief in realizing it. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

It was a relief when they finally left for merrymaking elsewhere. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Now, Bigger, the relief people said you were a very good worker when you were interested in what you were doing. Is that true?” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

There was really no musical relief for our motley sales crew, either. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

To my relief, the shop door opened again soon enough, and the big man came out. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

An overwhelming sense of relief flooded through his body, and he felt disjointed, like a bowl of overturned Jell-O—jiggly and without structure. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

Each time he was left alone, he mourned formally for a while but actually he felt a sense of relief. Cannery Row 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

“They have opened a relief center on Bishop Road and I went very early this morning,” she said. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

I went calmly forward, holding the heavy case but moving with a certain new sense of self, and with it a feeling almost of relief, almost of a sigh. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

With a barely concealed sigh of relief, she turned and left. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

Giddy with relief, I felt myself to be invisible. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

It was like an instant calm, a sudden relief, came over me. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

When the pain became unbearable, they staggered back from the flames for a moment’s relief, then lunged forward again. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z

I wonder whether the relief agencies will see value in helping us get these trifles. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

As they come closer, I can see the relief on my parents’ faces. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to come out onto the High Street where the noise made our rotten mood less obvious. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

I felt gratitude and relief welling up in me. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

He heaved a huge sigh of relief once he saw he was safe. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

This news was a relief to an anxious public. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

I sighed in relief again when Mr. Banner turned the lights on, finally glancing at Edward; he was looking at me, his eyes ambivalent. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

When she got to the ledge, she stepped sideways, gripped the hand Doon held out for her, and, with a deep breath of relief, came into the entryway. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

It was probably just peaceful despair and relief at final and complete abnegation, now that Judith was about to immolate the frustration’s vicarious recompense into the living fairy tale. Absalom, Absalom! 1936-01-01T00:00:00Z

Much to my relief, the conversation was ended. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

“I would really appreciate it,” Grandma said, relief in her voice. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

Through most of the morning it had been a relief to Palmer to see that he was ignored by Beans and Mutto. Wringer 1997-08-16T00:00:00Z

He wanted to cry with the relief of having escaped from Hooper. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z

She dashed the short distance, ducked down, and then fell over with relief. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

This was a huge relief, because I was worried someone might recognize me and notice that I didn’t belong in a maintenance-tech uniform. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

I tried to tone down the relief so she wouldn’t get her feelings hurt. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

“Money is the most important thing in the world, you know. Money can buy you happiness, and I don’t care what anyone else thinks. It’ll buy you relief, status, friends, safety ... all sorts of things.” Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

The ride home brought the joyful relief I had awaited all day. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

With relief pouring over him, Moss unlocked his phone, scrolled down to “Mama,” then handed it over to the EMT. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

The wind outside eased, and the brownstone groaned with relief. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

I gave a sigh of relief and realized that I had at least one broken rib in addition to everything else, but I moved my fingers slightly, then my toes. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

It would be another twenty minutes before Mr. Wrigley returned from his truck, having rummaged in the toolbox in the trunk and finally, to his immense relief, found a second pair of tweezers. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Maybe it’s the shock—or the fear, my pounding heart slowing by the second, my hands shaking with relief. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

The oldest leaders of the Ridgefolk, still guiding and inspiring their people even after death, had stared at me with such intensity that it was almost a relief when they were gone. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

When she recognized the gentle slope that descended past the last few trees into the clearing behind the old house at Rook Hill, she almost sobbed with relief. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

But also, in a way I couldn’t explain, a huge relief. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

That officer wasn’t allowed to leave the bubble before a relief officer came in. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I stumbled down the hill-slopes, treacherous with mud and stones, sighing with relief as I reached the road. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

My relief melted the fears and they liquidly stole down my face. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

All around the table came cries of delight, sighs of relief: Hermione and Fleur both squealed, “Congratulations!” and Ron said, “Blimey, a baby!” as if he had never heard of such a thing before. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Someone—the princess, Matt thought—cried,“Hip hip hooray!’’Then everyone cheered and Matt cheered too, filled with relief and joy. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Did the relief officials realize what was happening? Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

My mother sighs in relief before taking another drink and going after her. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Now I had succeeded and it made complete sense that I would feel relief and pride. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

It’s probably some sort of relief center that hasn’t actually seen any relief yet. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

Yet that’s a relief, too—an excuse to stay a bit longer, at least for now. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

A group of three or four senior officers strolled by, to my relief—I was sure they’d been sent to help me usher in the stragglers. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Our faces broke into mini-smiles and we let out breaths of relief. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

“He’s referred to me from the relief. He’s been in a reform school and I’m giving him a chance. . . .” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

In all of the white women he had met, mosdy on jobs and at relief stations, there was always a certain coldness and reserve; they stood their distance and spoke to him from afar. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

Jemmy let out a small sigh of relief. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z

So it was kind of a relief, actually, not to tell them anything. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

Wearied by all they had gone through, the sodden rabbits crouched without talking, incapable of any feeling but a dull relief and without even the energy to wonder what was going to happen next. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was quiet down there, which was a relief. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

A fellow pilot draped his flight jacket over the U-2's cockpit window, trying to give Powers some relief as the unmarked black aircraft baked in the sun on an airstrip near Peshawar, Pakistan. Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

She looked at Robbie and breathed a sigh of relief: The boy was even more drenched than she was. Shadowshaper 2015-06-30T00:00:00Z

There’s a part of me that feels relief. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

That was a relief to the public...and also to Arthur and Conkling, who had been accused in the press of conspiring with him. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z

Achelous seemed to calm down a little, which was a relief to Piper. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

It’s not there, I know it’s not there, but as I’m rocking back and forth, my brain seems to be sighing with relief. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

The relief is so immediate, and the sigh I breathe so deep, I forget Jupe has her head on my chest and can feel it. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

“Frightful, gal,” he said, blowing out his breath in relief, ‘you’ve got a job to do. The eyas is in that box in the tree. She’s in trouble. She needs you.” Frightful's Mountain 2001-05-21T00:00:00Z

To the relief of Frodo and Sam, the dogs walked away and let them go free. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

It was almost with relief that I saw the storm arrive. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

The main source of relief from the heat for the kids in Welch was the public swimming pool, down by the railroad tracks near the Esso station. The Glass Castle 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

When Sheriff Smith left the witness stand, I let out a sigh of relief. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z

Penelope allowed herself a small sigh of relief. The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling 2011-01-25T00:00:00Z

Then he said, “I think we need some extra light coming from this direction. That will throw this part here into relief, and the flash will show it better.” The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

Lightheaded with weariness and relief, she looked around the familiar room. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

I clutch the vial in my fist, desperate for the relief it offers, the protection from the pain of every memory clawing inside me like an animal. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

It was a huge relief — the first time I’d ever felt that way — to get into the cruiser. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

A wave of relief surges through me as we start down the hall to the bottom of the U, away from the danger. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

I excused myself to answer it, breathing a sigh of relief. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

In 1871, Catherine was in her mid-thirties and had never received any sort of public relief. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Caruthers had shown her true nature early, and so, even if Ophie was nervous, it was something of a relief to know already what sort of creature she was dealing with. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

I breathe a sigh of relief and get prepared for the barrage. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

Thomas didn’t know what he felt most strongly: confusion, relief, fear that he’d be attacked again . The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

I hungered for relief and, as a salesman of insurance to many young black girls, I found it. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

When the song ends, Tanisha breathes a sigh of relief and runs off the stage. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

“It’s a relief to know that you were worried about me,” he says. Liar & Spy 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

I decided I would call the attorney general's office and see if they would concede legal error in the pending appeal, which would ensure relief at the appellate court and perhaps expedite Walter's release. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

I tried to remember if I’d ever been rude to him, or if I’d ever been in some small way disrespectful to Don Berto, but, to my relief, I couldn’t come up with anything. When I Was Puerto Rican 1993-09-20T00:00:00Z

They would cross the river in the relief committee’s launch and he would see that she got as far as the Wuchang “Y.” Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dill basked in his relief, like he was swimming in a warm, starlit lake. The Serpent King 2016-03-08T00:00:00Z

A surge of relief washes over me, and I break into a run. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

“Frank Crawley,” said Maxim, and I turned to the agent, a colourless, rather thin man with a prominent Adam’s apple, in whose eyes I read relief as he looked upon me. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

He cried the relief he felt at finally seeing the pattern, the way all the stories fit together—the old stories, the war stories, their stories—to become the story that was still being told. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

No, that’s not it, it’s not about my joy, the relief of my burden. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

He cried, trying to release the great pressure that was swelling inside his chest, but he got no relief from crying any more. Ceremony: 1977-03-01T00:00:00Z

The troops will be pleased to know that Velma T. has sent off more relief parcels with her newly concocted elixir. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

They start out as tears of relief, but then a lump rises in my throat and I sink back to the ground, my face buried in my hands. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

Emily would have felt relief about that except that he carried James’s note with him as he strode back to the front of the class. Book Scavenger 2015-06-02T00:00:00Z

Lee went on, “It’s going to be a relief after that to go back to pidgin.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

It lightened the heart, though we were too rundown to be able to show our relief in alacrity or zest of movement. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

Then I felt relief only after I crept down the stairs and went to her door to listen, to see if she was safe. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

My relief was short-lived as I heard another grunt and some snuffling. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I crossed my fingers when I tried to link her to my father and sighed relief when I couldn’t. Burning Blue 2012-10-25T00:00:00Z

But then she saw with relief a light in the front window. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

Even so, the people around him detected relief on his face. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

Mary was pulling on her long black ribbed stockings when she said with great relief, “Of course.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

It was a true relief to see that there waren’t no one from the earlier shows still stuck up there. Elijah of Buxton 2007-08-06T00:00:00Z

Moss threw his hands up in the air as he let out a breath of relief. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

We all breathe a sigh of relief at that. Red Queen 2015-02-10T00:00:00Z

So I felt a huge sense of relief when I learned my family would be able to stay in Kraków because of my father's work and our residence permits. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

I had advised Walter and his family that we would likely need to go to an appellate court for any real chance of relief, despite how positive everyone thought the hearing had been. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to both of them to have something to do with their hands. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

No, there was nothing but dislike on Capricorn’s face—dislike and relief. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

Crying can bring relief, as long as you don’t cry alone. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z

They leave and William and I glance at each other, sharing our relief that Hilly didn’t see them. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

I’ve been waiting for her to do something to get back at me, so it’s almost a relief when it finally happens. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

But he decided against it, to the relief of some who thought he might be physically harmed if he did. Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Roz moved slower than before, and she had a slight limp, but she was back to her old self again, and that was a relief to everyone, especially Brightbill. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

They didn’t see anyone on the porch, and Wash felt a wave of relief and then instant shame. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

Still, Bloom had worked himself into such a state that the relief was overwhelming. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Which is a relief, because auditions are on Monday! P.S. I Miss You 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Or, at least, as relieved as she’ll allow herself to be, which is a very guarded form of relief. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z

I mean, it wasn’t good, but you had to feel some relief. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

He felt a relief spread, and he let go of the other end. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Some of the women clutched their baskets and peered over the gate and muttered about these relief people wasting time. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

The fox’s relief—they were only here to play the game!—made him careless. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

There is no relief for anything I feel. How It Went Down 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

He listened for a few moments to the haunting melody and sighed with relief. Bunnicula 1979-03-01T00:00:00Z

“Arizona and Nevada just backed out of the reservoir relief deal,” Mom tells him. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

We had both gone from terrified to safe so quickly that we were close to laughing from sheer relief anyway. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The loud knocking on her front door the next morning filled her with relief. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

But that sense of relief was shortlived as I quickly realized there was more hard work yet to come. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

“So I work for a relief agency,” she said, wanning up. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

He caught up and they booked it to the side of a three-story mansion, the shade a welcome relief as always. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

A great wave of relief washed over me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

The relief Zeitoun felt in the seconds he saw him approach was beyond measure. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

His relief was so great that for a moment he could not speak. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z

But right after that moment of relief, she felt hurt because Milkman had not told her himself. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

A young woman appeared and cried out in relief. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

I knew that the city had opened relief stations, but each time I thought of going into one of them I burned with shame. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Poet chatted to him nonstop about the relief he would soon feel. Salt to the Sea 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Thor was already taking off his women’s skirts, with relief. Norse Mythology 2017-02-07T00:00:00Z

It’s a relief to hear that slurping sound as I drink my way down to the bottom. Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

So she felt something like relief when she spotted the quiet hole in the side of the mountain. The Wild Robot 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

Could there be no relief until it burst? Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

Harry heard the final, quavering note from the bagpipe with relief. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

I pulled my mask off and screamed in absolute joy and relief. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

She touched Jam’s cheek and gave her a soft, worried look before leaving with the serum, and Jam sagged with relief as soon as the door slid closed again. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

I knelt in front of the well, grateful, while the others sighed with relief, pulling up the chain with a full bucket on the end, trying to fill a bottle with a very narrow opening. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

If relief was to come, it would most likely be on appeal. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

A look of sweetest, purest relief came over her face, even as she began to fade from sight. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

He allowed himself a single sigh of relief. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

He, at that moment, to her exasperated relief, became the most cheerful of infants. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

For less than a second, the thought filled him with relief. Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy 2004-05-24T00:00:00Z

But she didn’t see Mrs. Coulter, which was a relief. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

Federal Emergency Management will provide relief for private citizens. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to know she had the power of speech, but I was struck again by the power of cancer to get attention. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

I feel empty, not because of sadness, but because of relief, all the tension flowing out of me. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

When I finished, people applauded and applauded, and I felt a powerful blast of relief, knowing that maybe I’d done something, finally, to change people’s perception of me. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

It was even a relief; he felt almost as though something poisonous were being extracted from him. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

I nearly collapse in relief as I see Hideo crouched down in the security box room, surrounded by his bodyguards and colleagues. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

“Well done, Tom,” the mayor said, radiating relief. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

When the coach finally said our time was up, I let out a sigh of relief. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

I asked, hoping to gain some relief with a change of subject. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

She almost laughed with relief when she saw Wash walking toward them. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

“The relief people said some funny things about you. I’d like to talk to you about them. Now, you needn’t feel ashamed with me,” said Mr. Dalton, smiling. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

It was almost a relief one day when a sudden squall hit them and had the men fighting like demons to reef sails before the masts snapped. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

As if they'd never cried together in fear when Nathan was arrested, nor experienced relief when my father had gotten him released. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

I risked a quick glance over my shoulder, and they were maybe forty feet back now, I saw with relief. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

I wrote newspaper articles, led parades and relief delegations, and so on. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Jabir made a small sound of relief as he hugged her back. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

When at last she surfaced and looked back, she’d put a good distance between herself and the shore, and saw to her relief that she wasn’t being pursued. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Gingerly I stretch out my leg into the pool, propping the heel of my boot on a rock so the leather doesn't get too sodden, and sigh, because this does offer some relief. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

With a sigh of relief they grinned back at him. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

Jam made a face at him, hiding the relief she felt in her stomach, heavy on the lining. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

We all sighed with relief when we heard Patria’s voice, thanking her ride. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I grab my phone from my back pocket and see a text from Poe, feeling a mix of sadness and relief as Will and I pull away from each other. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

Sally burst into tears, she wasn’t quite sure whether of relief or of grief. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

The picture built up, line by line, until with enormous relief we saw the footpad sitting high and dry above the Martian surface. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

The six members of the relief party boarded the boat, and they shoved off. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z

A sigh of relief escaped her when she saw the house. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

I hung up with a mixture of relief and anxiety, unable to shrug off the notion that I had been tested and had failed. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

Pax was washed with a relief so overwhelming that he could not move for a moment. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

Meggot, who was a little taller and a little thinner than Yvaine, had lent her several gowns, which the star wore with relief, taking pleasure in wearing something new on different days. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

To my relief, I saw my father across the street. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

I am so happy to see her, but the relief at her words overwhelms me. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

The weird thing is that when I withhold them, when I don’t let Vanessa say them out loud, I don’t sense relief from any of the people around me. Every Day 2012-08-28T00:00:00Z

That was probably the first time I remember getting relief from diving into my Lego world. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

Ivy waited for a sigh of relief, a laugh, anything to tell them it was okay. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Harker smiled, positively smiled, as with a sigh of relief she leaned back and said:— Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

In the Midwest, as I’ve mentioned, winter is an exercise in waiting—for relief, for a bird to sing, for the first purple crocus to push up through the snow. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

But as I walked away I felt a kind of simmering, then cooling, and finally a relief. Flowers for Algernon 1959-05-01T00:00:00Z

It would come as a relief to finish the article and find herself back in the haven of Allen’s library. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

It was a great relief when, on the sixth day, Grandpa’s four-wheeler broke down and Tyler and Luke took it apart to find the trouble. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

But it would be a relief to see an end to Wishing Day, wouldn’t it? Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

Philip Lombard drew a breath of relief as he turned from adjusting a chair under the door handle. And Then There Were None 1939-11-06T00:00:00Z

Jam exhaled in relief, the tight knot of worry in her chest loosening a little but not entirely. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

I feel such relief that I’m afraid to blink. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

He was too scared and too chicken to act, and he abhorred the deep-down feeling of relief in himself, for this must mean, surely, thank God, it signaled the end of the affair. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Thanks, Ms. Bethune,” said Fadi with relief, and changed the subject. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

As I climb step after step, and my muscles begin to burn, and my lungs fight for air, I feel the first moments of relief I’ve experienced in days. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

He recorded the moment in his journal, leavening his relief with the one overriding concern that had lent urgency to the work of all the atomic scientists of those years. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

“Don’t be a fool. You’ll find out whether Earth exists when relief gets here next week and we have to go back to face the music.” I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z

Her eyes filled with tears that she quickly wiped away, as relief followed on terror’s tail. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

The blind man gave a sigh that was clearly one of relief. Messenger 2004-04-26T00:00:00Z

To be sure, some of these towns sent money and other items for Philadelphia’s relief. An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 2003-06-23T00:00:00Z

A relief that survived for one fragile second. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z

It must of been a relief to the Baptists when she didn’t appear, because nobody knew whether to treat her like a grave robber or just a repentant sinner. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

The beetle flew free at once, and Father Gomez felt a surge of relief and strength. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

Frodo wondered vaguely why the fact that they did not come on up the Hill seemed a great relief. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

Lyra saw them flashing overhead and felt a pang of relief that there was still something that darted and glowed with beauty. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

For what seemed an eternity now, he had watched Sticky alternately frown with effort and smile with relief, his tea-colored skin going almost as pale as honey, and perspiration trickling down his cheeks like tears. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

And she saw the frank relief on the pilot’s face turn to bewilderment and apprehension as he was increasingly surrounded by blue uniforms and the stripes and badges of the Royal Air Force. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

He began to cry again, weakly, out of shame and gratitude and relief. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z

I was tempted to squander two more of my sleeping pills to buy myself relief. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

It was metal, of course, but like the relief on the walls of Sarai’s rooms—the songbirds and lilies so real they mocked the master carvers of Weep—it was utterly true to life. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

His eyes flutter open, perplexed, and then he lets out a sound of relief. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

Citra wondered whether they were tears of sorrow, joy, or relief. Scythe 2016-11-22T00:00:00Z

It was horrible, exhausting, awkward, embarrassing-but also, by the end, a huge relief. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

A warm soft drizzle was falling over the parched meadows and dry woodland, bringing relief after the hot dry day, damping down the dust from the road. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

As word spread, a collective sigh of relief seeped through Baltimore’s brisk winter air. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

I nod, a real laugh spilling out, as a fresh wave of relief fills me at the news of Poe being here too. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

The shift may, in fact, come as something of a relief, as it moves our collective focus away from a wholly unrealistic goal to one that is within anyone’s reach right now. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

Her first surge of relief soon died away, and her thoughts, numbed by the sheer terror of pursuit, began to stir again in hopeless circles. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

They whimpered as he approached, and he took it as relief and gratitude. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to be around people who had the strength to sit up and didn’t cry out in pain. Fever 1793 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

It’s possible she has already got up and made it, but I don’t think she stayed here last night, which is a source of some relief. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

He steps back and shuts the door, and I stand there, staring, too stunned to feel my own relief, listening to the misery of the ghetto. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

The scythes drop and the group of us let out audible gasps of relief. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

I felt a flood of relief too, that the deed was done, thank God, and didn’t need to be done again. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z

For a few endless moments, Tally felt only relief to have escaped the searing wind, the thundering machine, the blistering heat of the firestorm. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

She had forgotten, too, about the man in the yellow suit, and now, thinking of him, she felt a surge of relief. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to be able to talk out loud about Marcus with somebody other than Grandma. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

A wave of relief and then nervousness rushes through me. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

Thomas’s grogginess instantly washed away, replaced with relief— it surprised him how much joy the information brought. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Gum Baby was still fuming, but I felt nothing except relief. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

I closed mine against the sorrow and relief and love I saw there. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

Stella felt relief flood through her, and, for the first time since she’d found her mother, she cried. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I jumped on this change of subject with relief. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

To his great relief, Galton found that his law could accurately predict the coat colors of every generation. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z

I ran over to Mama, whimpering with relief that this ghastly scene was over and she had been saved, yet aching with a great sadness I could not at the time find words for. Farewell to Manzanar 1973-01-01T00:00:00Z

I catch sight of Peeta and Johanna standing at the tree line and I’m filled with a mixture of relief and anger. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

Sosie watched her go, feeling a terrible mix of relief and regret. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

In about a month after that, the Spider’s time with Mr. Pocket was up for good, and, to the great relief of all the house but Mrs. Pocket, he went home to the family hole. Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

“Yessuh,” I say, feeling my dread erase any relief I had coming to me today. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Not that I had ever really seen them on the surface, but just knowing they were up in orbit again was a great relief. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

I waited to see if anyone stirred, but to my relief there was no sound. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

I sigh with relief and take Mama’s hand. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z

I felt this big rush of relief, like I’d been worrying all night that she would disappear. When You Reach Me 2009-07-14T00:00:00Z

The arrival of the twins at Tres Marias that year was a great relief. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

We decided to create the Cookie Monster Cash relief jar so we could have cash in case of emergencies. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish 2018-08-21T00:00:00Z

Both men agree with Leak’s decisions and treatment, much to the young physician’s relief. Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever 2012-08-01T00:00:00Z

High on his left arm, a tattoo of a red cobra, fanged, coiled, and ready to strike, stood in stark relief to his pale, freckled skin. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tree-ear felt an enormous wave of relief wash over him, but caught himself in time to show no emotion. A Single Shard 2001-04-23T00:00:00Z

At last the relief authorities placed me in the South Side Boys’ Club and my wages were just enough to provide a deficient diet. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

She’d been overcome with relief when she learned that Harris was safe at Camp Four. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

The differences between the Capitol and 13 are thrown into sharp relief by the event. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

The realization that she wasn’t just mine comes as a painful relief. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

The onions were almost all gone, which was a relief but not surprising. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

The relief at seeing the camper, the shock of seeing Dawn Celeste and Luke Messenger, is now turning to something else, some squeezing in her chest. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

To Kit’s relief a distraction awaited them at home. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

The sea wind offers enough relief to let us sleep in the open, as long as we cover our faces. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

The light from the single source threw the baroque detailing of Montana’s body into sharp relief. Slaughterhouse-Five 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

Even as the army was being disbanded, much to Adams’s credit and relief, the cost of raising it landed on the voting public. Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation 2000-10-17T00:00:00Z

It’s a relief, even if it makes everything hurt a little more. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z

As she pulled the door open, I like to think she gave me a brief look of gratitude and relief. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I felt much better and breathed a sigh of relief. Where the Red Fern Grows 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

After all those years of struggle, all the hardship, it is a relief for Vincent to know that it is at an end. Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

I glanced at the clock on my way in and sighed in relief. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

The boy’s mother and father worked for a Danish relief organization in Kenya, and lived in a house in the town of Kisumu, on Lake Victoria. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

I go upstairs and breathe a sigh of relief. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

With relief they wrapped their heads in rags, and their breasts in flannel; eased their feet into felt. The Bluest Eye 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z

With a mixture of sadness and relief, Severo decided that his brother-in-law and his machine must have fallen into some hidden crevice of the cordillera, where they would never be found. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Work, like always, was a certain kind of relief. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

Henry was hungry for the relief of it. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

“That would be nice. Thank you,” I say, ready to weep with relief. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

A shudder of exhaustion and relief went through her. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

True, it wasn’t the Statue of Liberty, but still in his mind its span glowed bright, an image of freedom, and hope, and relief for the seasick. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to be in the car again. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

“Well then,” she cried, noticing that her relief sounded absurd, “that was all right.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z

I felt the punch of relief, swift and firm to my gut. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

To her relief this one worked—only 40 watts worth, maybe—but still there was light. The Great Gilly Hopkins 1978-03-28T00:00:00Z

The man happened to be next to me on the right, and I took his head on my knees to give him relief in breathing: so he died. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

When the Huntsman came to the door at last, Con sprang up, agitation vying with relief on his face. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

He breathed a sigh of relief when they did not stop but faded away toward what he imagined to be the far end of the corridor. The Book of Three 1964-03-12T00:00:00Z

I breathe a sigh of relief and rise up to get ready for choir practice. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

He checks she’s gone and the relief floods out of him as he opens the door. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z

A hot spring sun beat down without relief. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” I answered, my voice saturated with relief. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Luke leaned back against the wall in relief. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to return to the noise and bustle of the main school on Monday, where he was forced to think about other things, even if he had to endure Draco Malfoy’s taunting. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

He handed the rest over to Dasch, and felt some relief. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

Richard was not sure how long they had waited before boarding their flight at Lisbon, but the wait at São Tomé for a relief flight to Biafra had stretched to seventeen hours. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

The number of death row prisoners in Alabama for whom we'd won relief reached one hundred. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

After a moment’s shock, the chaplain giggled with nervous relief. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

“Well done,” said Bear with a palpable sigh of relief as we entered Great Wexly itself. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

Such a relief to be where it is cool, she thought. Ruby Holler 2002-02-01T00:00:00Z

It’s kind of a relief, since she’s the one person who it’s really hard to forgive. Linked 2021-07-20T00:00:00Z

When my phone buzzed, I felt a sense of relief. Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel 2011-09-15T00:00:00Z

Mentor said it with a kind of relief and satisfaction. Son 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

It was carved in black wood, with a canopy of angels in relief and a few scraps of red brocade that were frayed with age. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Hoping for relief, he would run out and plunge naked into the icy waters of the river until he couldn’t breathe, but then he would feel invisible hands stroking his legs. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

She turned her eyes away quickly, looking to Tuck for relief. Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

A moment ago I would have said that separating from Marcus would be a relief. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to be away from the darkness, away from the scary air. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z

When the pain in his lungs overtook the pain of the burn, he would release the air in a great, gasping cry—a cry of relief for his lungs, of agony for his leg. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

For once, it’s a relief when the bell rings. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

To my relief, I see Sahara strolling over, her trademark warm smile in place. You Bring the Distant Near 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

He worked the hooks out of the eyes and sighed with relief. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

A slight breeze offered some relief from the insidious and torturous swarms of biting flies, stinging bees, and disease-spreading mosquitoes. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

Alex laughs, and Luna laughs too, and it’s a relief, like the air coming back in the room. Red, White & Royal Blue 2019-05-14T00:00:00Z

When he had left her, more than twenty years before, and after more than ten years of marriage, she had felt for that moment only an exhausted exasperation and a vast relief. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to get away from the felled trees, and from the disturbing older uglies. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

I looked upon this announcement with enormous relief as the end of any sacrifice I would ever be asked to make for Caroline. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

His eyes lock on mine, and some of his expression dissolves into relief. Warcross 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

As she trudged toward the garden, she suddenly grinned with relief. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

To escape into someone else’s head would be a blessed relief....Nothing that even Snape had left him could be worse than his own thoughts. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

I can still remember the relief in his eyes, the tremor of joy in his words. Legend 2011-11-29T00:00:00Z

She cried out with relief and dove straight into the water. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

To my immense relief, he doesn’t seem to truly see me. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

And then I see him and I feel joy and relief. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

I let out a long, exhausted sigh of relief. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

Another hour, and most of the valley was in shadow, and Will was wondering whether they would find any shelter before night fell; but then Lyra gave a cry of relief and joy. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

Suddenly it gave way to a look of relief and a laugh. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

It is a relief when the van finally leaves the road. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

Nights watching TV together, gasping when MacGyver was hanging on the edge of a cliff and sighing with relief when he rescued himself. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

She was so overwhelmed with such relief, such joy, she could hardly talk. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

He closed his eyes, in either the ecstasy of relief or the rigors of concentration. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

She looked healthy, which filled him with relief. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

A sigh of relief came from the children’s Mother. Mary Poppins 1962-10-27T00:00:00Z

I sit on the step stool, feeling a mixture of triumph and frustration, but when the water rains down on me, I’m washed all over with relief. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z

He turned slightly to face away from Cecilia, and as the others took their places noted with relief that he was seated down among the children. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

The story went on to state that Mrs. O’Leary had been angered at being removed from the county relief rolls and had sworn to get revenge. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z

And with that, the audience breathes a collective sigh of relief. Shine! 2019-11-05T00:00:00Z

So, in a way, it was a relief when early the next morning the lights snapped on and Dr. Schultz entered. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

When she was gone, Zeitoun righted himself, breathed a sigh of relief, and tried to settle his stampeding heart. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

He comes at last, with a stifled groan as of relief. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

The man put it down on the gray flagstones in front of Capricorn with a sigh of relief. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

It had a black basalt relief figure of an African slave in chains, bent down on one knee. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Then he moved his tail the tiniest bit, and Anya released a held breath of relief. Anya and the Dragon 2019-09-24T00:00:00Z

Doug let out a sigh of relief when he realized she wasn’t talking to him. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

It was a relief that Miss Trotter was in a talkative mood. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z

The thing is, we never saw him as a person, just as an object of comic relief. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

“I want to go outside,” she says, the look of relief on her face as big as thirty states. Al Capone Does My Shirts 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

I breathed a sigh of relief when Charlie got his name right. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

As it cleared the tip of Manhattan and raced out over the harbor, the woman finally breathed a sigh of relief. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

Lee could see the reactions flaring through Cal—the rage at insult, the belligerence, and the hurt feelings following behind and out of that—just the beginning of relief. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

Billy sat back in his chair, wiping his forehead in relief. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

“Where have you been?” she cried, anger and relief both ringing through her voice. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

It was a relief, that one small entry, the one myth among hundreds that claimed the existence of good vampires. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

With relief he peels back the foil covering his breakfast, extracts the silverware from its sealed plastic packaging, asks the British Airways stewardess for a glass of orange juice. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

It’s a relief to wake up drenched in sweat and find Anatole’s body next to me. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Joy and relief and hope all there at once, and she was instantly lovely again, herself, beautiful. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

These moments of forgetting and relief are enough to push me through the rest of my day. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

To my great relief, the reflections from the dash light showed me the face of a young Negro man. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

I should have felt some relief, some happiness—the iron monsters were gone. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

Her speech was short enough that Hannah took a deep breath in relief. The Devil's Arithmetic 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

But she was surprised to discover another emotion tangled up with the relief. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

Celia’s shoulders fall, releasing the tension that has knotted in them, her relief palpable as she draws herself safely together. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

I watched them leave and sighed with relief. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z

The main thing I feel is a sense of relief. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

Getting a break every day would be a relief, but he knew X-Ray wouldn't like it. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

It was a relief not to be writing out the she saids, or describing the weather or the onset of spring or her heroines face—beauty, she had discovered, occupied a narrow band. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

Dr. Lanning smiled in a relief tangible enough to make even his eyebrows appear benevolent. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z

Before I can look more closely at the other papers, Ollie puts his hand on my shoulder, and I look up in relief. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

We sat together and looked painful thing she’d been carrying a long time, and it was a relief to finally be rid of them. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

It was a big relief, and quickly transformed his view of what his life in America might be like. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

The battle between us was in the open, but that was all right; it was almost a relief. The Fire Next Time 1963-01-21T00:00:00Z

Father laughed with relief and jumped off the wagon. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

I slide them on, and the relief makes me exhale as I sit at my desk. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z

She lets out her breath, in a long sigh of relief. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

Which is a huge relief to Scoob, knowing they’re finally making some real progress on this...journey, he guesses it is. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z

He felt a sense of relief as he imagined meeting his aunt and cousins in the morning. The Marvels 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Soon after the war started, the DAR announced a series of concerts to raise funds for war relief. The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights 2004-05-25T00:00:00Z

Once or twice, almost for relief, her thoughts strayed to her tiger. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z

He made the ancient sign of warding off evil - three fingers thrust out from the heart - and the ghost of Beryl Grace disappeared with a soft hiss, like a sigh of relief. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z

I find myself whispering long, never-ending sentences to God, begging for Mother to feel some relief, pleading for good news about the book, sometimes even asking for some hint of what to do about Stuart. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

Being with her is a relief in a world where holding on to people feels like trying to hold on to wet fish. Shouting at the Rain 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

I want you to know, woman, that it is the policy here to give no relief to women with husbands in England. Angela's Ashes: A Memoir 1996-09-05T00:00:00Z

His relief gave way to a wave of nervous energy as they turned onto Javier’s street, and the sight of the rusted swing set sent a pang through Moss. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

Until a large-scale conversion to these methods has been made, we shall have little relief from a situation that, by any common-sense standards, is intolerable. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z

The sight was a welcome relief for my frayed nerves. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

Occasionally, though, and with enormous relief, they communicated with one another on the docks at dawn. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

When I opened my eyes, I sighed with relief. Crenshaw 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

In all four Egyptians frozen fear boiled at once into a choking mixture of anger and relief. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

The relief of seeing her was so great that he could not resist staring directly at her for several seconds. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

I weep my relief into this stranger’s small, meaty hands and he says nothing now. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

Life at the encampment was cold and miserable and the only relief for them was drinking. My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Windy is in the front and misses it all, which is a relief because she would have said something or asked, What are you doing? The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Sure is a relief to know someone else’ll be taking care of beating those Soviets.” The Lions of Little Rock 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

But I felt no relief, no sense of homecoming. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

I felt I was forgiven, and though I wasn’t sure for what, this was a relief. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z

To their relief, one direction led to an iron stairwell. Chasing Vermeer 2004-06-01T00:00:00Z

She experienced an enormous sense of relief and joy, now that Matt had returned and was safe. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

As a member of the relief committee, my father was already there and would be going back and forth for a long time, I supposed. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

Shouts of joy mingled with relief greeted Jess Squirrel as she dropped wearily to the grass. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

Moss felt a burst of relief, knowing that his mother supported him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

All five of them cried while the rest of the villagers murmured exclamations of relief, and Father Drozdov did the sign of the cross and thanked God over and over. Anya and the Nightingale 2020-11-10T00:00:00Z

The only relief came from the open door at the front of the plane that our instructors—the Black Hats, we called them—occasionally looked out to inspect our drop zone. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z

Grace could see it in their eyes, their uncertainty about what to say about her rapidly expanding stomach, their relief that it was she and not they who had gotten pregnant. Far from the Tree 2017-10-03T00:00:00Z

The man on the porch had a normal head, which was a relief. The Battle of the Labyrinth 2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

But all I feel is relief—relief—as though I’ve been underwater and breathing through a straw for the last two months, and now I have my head in the air again. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

Shaking with relief, she edged past the spot and entered the water. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

No one in Thomas’s room moved a muscle; he knew each of them was probably feeling guilty about their relief—that at least it wasn’t them. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

She was breathless and seemed unable to stop talking, her usual shyness melted away by relief. The Haunting of Hill House 1959-10-01T00:00:00Z

“Jaggers,” interposed Miss Havisham, much to my relief, “leave my Pip alone, and go with him to your dinner.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

When my mother began to tell me that my baby brother had leukemia, my first feeling was relief. Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

Tagoe didn’t have to do the exercise with the Plutos to know the relief they were in for once they breathed out and blinked. They Both Die at the End 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

‘That really is a very great relief to my mind.’ The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z

I asked, choking back the tears of relief and something else, something deeply rooted, something wounded and mad. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z

I breathed in relief and walked over to the tree to tell him off. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

The steam had thinned for a moment, and three people stood in sharp relief against the shifting mist. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

I was relieved that Kali, most garrulous of women, had not come, but it was a short-lived relief. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was a relief, as always, to leave. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

So when I saw the tip of that dirty red kayak break the surface, I was ready to cry with relief. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

They were gay with relief and at being together again. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z

Giddy relief seems to pass through everyone but me. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z

Dicey let out a little snort of relief. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

I whispered, my voice full of love and relief. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Dicey breathed a sigh of relief, but the door opened immediately. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

I walked out the door without doing anything and it was such a relief, I can’t say. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

You can bathe in our natural thermal mineral springs, which are known for their therapeutic value in the relief of common ailments such as arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, and gout. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

As he neared the hamlet, he saw smoke in several of the chimneys and breathed a sigh of relief, for it was so lonely and decayed, he had feared it was a ghost town. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

He wanted to shout with relief, but he said, “Nothing now. I just wanted to see you. Sam Hamilton told me you were here.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

I plunge my hands into the shallow water and feel instant relief. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

Through relief and exhaustion I slept well that night, waking refreshed before daybreak with a renewed hopefulness. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nightgowns were a little less awkward, and he felt a sense of relief when he remembered that Bri would need socks, slippers, and a robe as well. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

She looked like she was about to cry, but Leo couldn’t tell if that was from relief or misery or admiration. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z

The Man in the White Shirt breathed a sigh of relief, chuckling at his own jumpy nerves, and continued on his way. Eleven 2014-01-06T00:00:00Z

In the hall, however, he stretched out his right hand away from his body towards the staircase, as if some truly supernatural relief was waiting for him there. The Metamorphosis 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z

“What a relief to find only ourselves,” said Beatrice. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

He wrapped his foot in all the extra paper napkins in the cage, and the relief was immediate. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

As relief washes over me, I remember that I still need to make things right with someone else. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

I won’t tell it again, I shall go on now with my relief and the fun and wonderfulness of living on a mountaintop in winter. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

“It’s okay, Manchee,” I say, my voice and Noise near crying from relief that it’s just his tail. The Knife of Never Letting Go 2008-05-05T00:00:00Z

To my relief, the afternoon was less taxing. The Shakespeare Stealer 1998-05-01T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to see a friendly face after so many snarly ones. Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z

He heard Silvertongue breathe a sigh of relief, as if all the cares in the world had lifted from his shoulders. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

Only two bathrooms, which is a relief cause I worked in houses where they was five or six. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to have someone be so honest about the thoughts in his head. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

It was a relief knowing that everyone could put their personal feelings that had defined our squad for the last several years aside for this one day. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

If she was relieved by that, her relief didn’t last more than a few moments. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

My sudden relief was replaced, in an instant, by apprehension. A Very Large Expanse of Sea 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z

“What you’re doing,” Rick said, with relief, “is the best idea possible.” Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

The engine started quickly, to my relief, but loudly, roaring to life and then idling at top volume. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

‘They are — at first sight at any rate,’ laughed Pippin with sudden relief after reading Gandalf’s letter. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

I could feel Edward’s relief at my side. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

The cousin was working for a relief agency in Zimbabwe. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

He felt a wave of relief, quickly followed by alarm—as if he’d finally succeeded in translating hieroglyphics only to discover he’d translated a curse. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

Jinx felt a flood of relief, which was quickly followed by anger. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

He sighed, and I watched with relief as the needle gradually drifted toward eighty. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Did she see it in stark relief because she had been away from it? Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z

My plain black jacket didn’t stand out, I noticed with relief. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Mostly, however, she had felt relief: that she could slide out of this life and begin anew, like a snake shedding its skin. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

An army of soot-stained angels glared down at us from marble reliefs. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

He breathed with relief when he was safely across. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

Sleep became my only relief, the only time I wasn't thinking about eating, but frequently visions of food filled my dreams. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

The thought of a ride was such a tremendous relief that Jinjoo took a step toward the wagon, but then something made her stop. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

The danger bathed the world in a halogen glow that caused everything—the sweep of the rock, the orange and yellow lichens, the texture of the clouds—to stand out in brilliant relief. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

If there was any relief, it was in his work, in which he could sometimes forget himself for ten minutes at a stretch. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

When I get down there, I breathe a sigh of relief when I see that the lights are off and nobody’s there. A Soft Place to Land 2021-09-14T00:00:00Z

It was a relief, she told herself, not to carry the burden of debt or, what was worse, the welfare of other persons. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

Sweaty relief, plus the cold fear that makes the hair stand up along your arms. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z

It was on the morning of our return flight that she finally revealed her joke, and our father wept with relief. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z

In the cases where the Supreme Court had previously granted relief under the Eighth Amendment, the number of sentences challenged usually totaled fewer than a hundred or so nationwide. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

The wave of joy and relief was so unexpected that she almost lost her balance, but almost instantly it drained away and left a new fear. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

He pushed his shoulder up against hers and nearly wept with relief when she laid her head against him. Eleanor & Park 2013-02-26T00:00:00Z

An enormous sense of relief washed over him. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

But there was relief from these shadowy political bouts. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

To their relief, Elizebeth’s unit felt the same way about J. Edgar Hoover and his men—and so did the U.S. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

“No fever. That’s a good sign,” she said, relief in her voice. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

“The way some people like their job!” smiled the “relief.” A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Jam sagged with relief, but before she could reply, a door close to them opened and Redemption stepped out in his pajamas. Pet 2019-09-10T00:00:00Z

I breathed a sigh of relief when I realized that Connor and Claire and Rose had also chosen the right answer. Out of My Mind 2010-03-09T00:00:00Z

“It is a rash and crude hypothesis,” Darwin confessed, “but it has been a considerable relief to my mind.” The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z

But there’s a sigh of relief that comes in having another friend who I can talk to about more than this dumb pageant. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

Yes, I sensed it like the sweat of relief when nausea passes away; I felt better. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

No one was injured, and he heaved a long sigh of relief. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

“Thanks,” she said, her face filling with relief. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

She handed me the bag and left me alone, while surprise, relief, and dismay stirred inside me like the ingredients of some strange, unsettling elixir. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

“There you are,” she says, relief evident in her voice. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

I had one long moment of exhausted pure relief. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

To my surprise there was a relief in speaking. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

“Witches!” came a cry in a bear voice, and Lyra turned in joy and relief. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

I tense up as I wait for Christina to agree with her, but to my surprise—and relief—she doesn’t. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z

“Thank you,” said Reynie with a mixture of relief and disappointment. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

It should be a relief, and for a minute it is—my mother wasn’t taken by the woman in black. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

The pages contained a tersely worded order from Judge Norton denying us relief. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

He’s a boy struck with relief because I haven’t forgotten his birthday. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

We were able to make persuasive arguments about the differences between children and adults, but that wasn't the only obstacle to relief. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

He couldn't hide his relief, but then he suddenly looked alarmed. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z

One summer day, strung out from the blocks, I settled with relief into the special-watch chair and peered into the cell. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dicey swallowed, as much in relief as in disappointment, and turned to face her family. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

After considerable silence and visible relief that we didn’t choose them to leech off, he said, “And how did she take the news?” Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z

Word came down that Lola, sedated by the doctor, was at last asleep, and the news provided temporary relief. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

No one answered, but movement over at the door of the Shack caught Mark’s attention and he sighed in relief. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

And then Miss Lulu stopped playing the organ, which was a relief. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

I feel a little relief that at least I’m with Ty. Sparrow 2017-10-10T00:00:00Z

Anthony came home, saw Louie, and sank into a chair, his face soft with relief. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z

The four of them jogged off Broadway toward the ramp, and Moss let relief take over. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

It was with relief that they reached the oak front doors and eased them open. Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets 1998-07-02T00:00:00Z

Finally we kiss, and it is a relief. Allegiant 2013-10-22T00:00:00Z

I inhale, letting the air fill my lungs the best it can, the discomfort tugging at my chest, but I also feel relief. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

"In that case," he said, "death must have come as a blessed relief." A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

As the noise grew louder, it sounded, to his relief, like one horse, not many. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

She took my vitals every hour instead of every two and slumped with relief each time the results were normal. Everything, Everything 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

"And I'm quite excited to see what you can actually do. It will be such a relief to work with an official Belle again." The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

I’m teamed up with the sad-faced Rosalie and our leader, Maddy, whose sullenness, under the circumstances, is almost a relief after Liza’s relentless good cheer. Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z

I think I saw some relief cross her face when she told me that. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

Just saying it gave me immense relief, as though a cord had loosened from around my throat. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

When she pushed past Briony there was no sign in Cecilia of gratitude or relief. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

Tumblers and catches stood out in shadowy relief. Artemis Fowl 2001-04-26T00:00:00Z

The river will have me and I will feel some relief. Genuine Fraud 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z

Had Violet signed the marriage contract with her right hand, the law would have made her a miserable contessa, but because she signed it with her left, she remained, to her relief, a miserable orphan. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

The four of them rode the escalator down to ground level, and Moss felt a rush of relief at the sight of the rest of his friends standing beyond the turnstiles. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

It turns out I did leave her computer unlocked, which is a huge relief. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z

And in a rush of snot and relief, it emerged. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z

But the sight of Dustfinger had actually filled her with relief. Inkheart 2003-09-23T00:00:00Z

He took a deep breath as relief seeped through him; he had been sure for a moment that those eyes had belonged to the Grim. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban 1999-07-08T00:00:00Z

You would think that having Lula as a friend would be a great relief to me after all my brothers, and generally this was so, but sometimes she could be a bit sappy. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

The only relief I had was the few moments each day when I could pinch and squeeze and knead the reservoirs of blood and pus from under my skin. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

And this is how the people came to accept me when they needed relief from their troubles. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

“Honestly, I was grateful to have a skill I could use. And to live on my own. It’s a relief to be an adult.” Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

Sometimes they speak of their relief in getting this far. Beast Rider 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z

“Winters are so long here in this country I thought I would never be able to wear sandals again. It is such a relief that summer is finally here.” Lucky Broken Girl 2017-04-11T00:00:00Z

The very familiarity of his bad manners was a relief, because for a long time after the accident had happened, even Will’s best friends had acted differently around him. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z

She undid the top buttons of her dress and splashed the cool liquid on her skin, sighing in relief as it trickled down her neck. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Passing under the protection of the Yard ’s Great Gate allowed workers a small smile of relief and permission to apply their minds and bodies to the tasks at hand. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

I breathed a sigh of relief when I awoke early one morning and smelled the scent of rain in the air. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z

Luke wondered if he’d always misunderstood the meaning of the word “relief.” Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

Matt flipped the switch once more and saw, to his great relief, that the wall closed up again. The House of the Scorpion 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mr. Bykovski was dead and my dad was maimed and they were acting as if it were all a relief. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

They rushed back to me, the pronounced relief on both their faces simultaneously changing to surprise as they saw who I was standing next to. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

We had something to look forward to—a small ritual that brought relief to our gray days and dark nights. Between Shades of Gray 2011-03-22T00:00:00Z

It was a huge relief to be able to fly away from the situation early the next morning. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

In fact, it had seemed a relief to him. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

With a sense of relief, Mrs. Richardson had gone down to the mailbox and found a set of keys on a plain ring, with no note. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

Then—to my enormous relief—she nods, saying, “You did right. I love her, too. She deserves better than what she’s had. But it does mean we’re in a pickle.” Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

Jinny shouted, as her voice broke with relief, and she began to run again. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

I feel one second of relief before I think what must be going on in the attic. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z

It would stay with her until the following week, when she would feel cramps beginning and sigh in relief. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

I cannot imagine the details of that conversation, but I know that for Audrey it must have been a tremendous relief, laying my words before our mother, finally able to say, I’m not crazy. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

He was a struggling writer at the time, but he was so moved by the newspaper reports of the suffering that he donated sixpence to the relief fund, all that he had in his pocket. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z

Her relief at finding shelter and a way to build a fire had washed away the anger of the day. Homecoming 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z

The teachers were serious and smart and a lot of them went by “Dr.,” and so when the time came for my last class before lunch, World Religions, I felt tremendous relief. Looking for Alaska 2005-03-03T00:00:00Z

I breathe a sigh of relief when she pulls up a few seconds later. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero 2020-08-18T00:00:00Z

I exhaled, my relief so palpable that it caused Barack to laugh. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

At first, I had felt a rush of relief that everything had gone even better than I’d dared hope. Courage to Soar 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

I can feel the relief slipping away amid the clapping and music and laughter. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

I let out a sigh of relief and thank her. First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

Dr. Hamid pulls down her surgical mask, smiling, and the three of us sigh with relief. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

As soon as Brum exited the hold, they were knocking each other affectionately on the shoulders, laughing in relief and satisfaction. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

The audience heaves a single sigh of relief, even though I am completing my dance long after the music has stopped. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

Still, he feels overwhelming relief: the blows have stopped. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z

But only when I beg for it, when the pain grows so bad that I pleadfor him to give me some relief. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

After a long day of finals, returning to the comfortable impenetrability of “Song of Myself” was almost a relief. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z

I locked him in and breathed a sigh of relief. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

What Shackleton did not know was that Aurora, the relief ship that had been sent to meet him, had met a similar fate to Endurance. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z

I sighed in relief, and continued with the psychoanalysis. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

This is why when the girl whose name is already fading from my memory told me she was done with me, I breathed a sigh of relief. Odd One Out 2018-08-09T00:00:00Z

“No one in particular,” I answered her, and my parents exchanged a look of relief and conviction that yes, they did the right thing by chasing Finch away. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z

I could feel my entire body shaking like a tender leaf in a powerful gust of wind, my relief was so great. The Ugly One 2013-06-11T00:00:00Z

But at that moment Merry gave a whistle of relief and pointed ahead. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

When the PA announcement finally came, it was almost a relief. Ungifted 2012-08-21T00:00:00Z

There seemed to be therapeutic relief in voicing their concerns to me. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Now that she was back safe and sound she stroked and scolded her at the same time with relief. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

At school, the “on relief” finger suddenly was pointed at us, too, and sometimes it was said aloud. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Oh, those there,” my mother heaved a sigh of relief. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

As my eyes began to adjust to the darkness, I let out a tentative sigh of relief. Ready Player One: A Novel 2011-08-16T00:00:00Z

The boys switched positions, and to Luma’s relief, the Blue Springs coach didn’t seem to notice. Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z

I felt a sense of relief that someone else had been molested, someone else had a story to tell also. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Guides in traditional costume explain that the reliefs on the lintel form an intricate astronomical calendar that may have been brought to earth by alien beings. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z

I breathed a sigh of relief— yesterday’s fears seemed very foolish with him here. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

To her great relief, no one came to inspect the car. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

At first that felt like a great relief, like a big weight lifting from my shoulders. Lost Boy, Lost Girl 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

He walks on, they let out a sigh of relief. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2016-07-31T00:00:00Z

I left for school feeling a huge sense of relief. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

And then—no, it was not relief, only hope, a tiny fragment of hope. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

Yet peacetime brought no permanent relief from his inner war. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

The air poured from my lungs as I tried to bend deeper, to give my wristbone every possible inch of relief. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

But to the strange and wonderful relief of Zaire and the world, the virus never went on a bum through the city. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

And they’d breathe a sigh of relief and let him into work for the day. Everything Sad Is Untrue 2020-08-25T00:00:00Z

We walked faster the closer we got to home, where the live oak trees spread their branches wide, giving cooling relief from the sun’s embrace. Root Magic 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

I hadn’t thought about it like this, but he’s right—it is a relief. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

There's a small sense of relief in making this decision, even if it's the opposite of what I want. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I felt my body go limp with relief. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I’m afraid of my fingers against a sunlit window and the shocking relief that comes with it, when I should feel shame. The Adoration of Jenna Fox 2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

And the lump, why, the lump threw an arm across its beautiful, ugly, pinched-up face and all my fear over Fang dying, about him being dead, turned to disgust instead of relief. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

It was such a relief to be able to say what I felt, even in writing, without worrying that I might get myself or someone else into trouble. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

The girls glanced at each other in surprised relief. The Egypt Game 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z

What a relief, then, suddenly to find herself alone in the nursery. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

A mixture of relief and anger flooded me. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

To her great relief they had both rejected her. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

A heavy relief nearly weighs me down; the sheriff’s shot went wide. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z

“No, it’s a relief. This has been with my family for so long.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z

Milton’s brow was still furrowed with concentration but from his eyes there was light appearing, rays of relief. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

I felt a brief relief for that, but the pain in my foot returned, causing the veins in my entire body to tighten. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

Another white man walked up to the counter and I sighed with relief. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now they were all looking at me, even Danny was looking at me, and from one of the students at my right came a barely audible sigh of relief. The Chosen 1967-04-28T00:00:00Z

The general feeling is that it’s best not to talk about the past, that the quickest relief will come in forgetting. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

He presses them now, in the hospital, shaking his head in relief, disbelief. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

Even after the relief of getting a green card or becoming an American citizen, it’s easy to channel my days as an “illegal alien” and feel the anxiety all over again. Americanized 2018-02-08T00:00:00Z

It was almost a relief when the light on his hard hat finally gave out. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

When the doors were shut, the coolness of the air-conditioned limo was a relief but the stillness and silence made it possible for me to imagine I could hear Bodega’s heartbeat. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

I felt a ridiculous amount of relief when I saw Denna waiting outside, leaning against the horse post. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I wanted to throw it away—give it to the next old crone I saw—anything to gain my relief; but the money belonged to Sacrabani, not to me. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sometimes the relief was tainted by despair, like my decision to come to Forks. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

A wave of relief washed over him, and the alchemist muttered some words that the boy didn’t understand. The Alchemist 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was odd to be sitting on a million-dollar horse, talking to Priscilla Willis in the middle of the night, but then it was a relief to be talking to someone besides the cat. Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

Understanding flooded him, relief did, too, so powerful it almost made him cry, right there in the headmistress’s office. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

It was Lillian who began to laugh and it spread to her children and possessed them, a laughter one part hysteria and one part relief. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

Two giant doors stood ajar and I breathed a sigh of relief. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

And she felt, as she sat, trembling, at Florence’s table, a reckless, pained relief. Go Tell It on the Mountain 1953-05-18T00:00:00Z

Of late I have had cause for tears, God knows! but the relief of them was denied me; and now the sight of those sweet eyes, brightened with recent tears, went straight to my heart. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to hear somebody call it what it was: terrible. Louisiana's Way Home 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

But for Gogol, relief quickly replaces any lingering sadness. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

To his obvious relief, the men just rode by. Chasing Lincoln's Killer 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Hey, wait!” one of them called after me again, but I kept my head down and rounded the corner with a sigh of relief. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

He leaned over and kissed her lips, and Ugwu felt a buoyant relief that they were speaking normally again. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

They are a relief from my real life. Fish in a Tree 2015-02-05T00:00:00Z

I feel the kind of relief that follows an actual solution. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z

A tiny spring of relief and hope began to flow in his mind. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z

"Clear as window glass," said Jemmy with a sigh of relief. The Whipping Boy 1986-04-01T00:00:00Z

Delaying relief would add further injury to a man who had been wrongfully convicted and condemned to death row for a crime he did not commit. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

I felt an inexpressible relief, a soothing conviction of protection and security, when I knew that there was a stranger in the room, an individual not belonging to Gateshead, and not related to Mrs. Reed. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z

I barely noticed the journey, and when I drank water I didn’t feel any relief even though I knew I was thirsty. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

Still, it’s a relief when school lets out on Friday afternoon. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

The relief when she is solid and warm and alive to his touch is overwhelming. The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

I didn’t bother trying to adjust the air vents or play with the fan or anything that might have provided a bit of relief. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

For a few seconds, the darkness was a relief. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

Instead, to Gogol Ganguli’s relief, they take turns reading aloud from “The Necklace,” by Guy de Maupassant. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

Carved in relief, the figure’s beard looked like it was made of enormous stone beads, each with a little swirl in the center, countless tiny galaxies of rock. Darius the Great Is Not Okay 2018-08-28T00:00:00Z

He laid his head on his desk in relief. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

It’s a relief to be here after spending all day at school. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z

Unknown to the boys, the relief army would never come: It had already been destroyed by the Russians. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z

With relief tingling at his fingertips, Scoob grabs the thing and unbuckles his seat belt. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z

It’s a complete relief, like walking into my home and kicking off my loafers and sinking into the soft sofa after a very long and hot and tiring day. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

“Yes sir,” she said, her voice loud with relief. The Witch of Blackbird Pond 1958-12-01T00:00:00Z

There were a few depositions but no judgment of relief. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

She revealed her fear of dark skin to me only in adulthood when, regarding her own three children, she quietly admitted relief that they were all light. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

The street signs tell us were actually headed uptown, which is a relief. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Laila sat on the edge of her bed, giddy with relief, and watched that beautiful, yellow eye winking on and off. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

All of this appeared in Centurion bold type—already antiquated in 1917—with delicate hairlines separating seven columns and subheads in bold serif relief. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

Barack and I both felt a kind of sweet relief just then. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

School started again in a few weeks, which was a relief because my quarrels with Gay had intensified. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

There she was, on the TV screen, tousling my hair in relief. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

“I am glad you have come Monsieur,” said the conductor with a sigh of relief. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z

My father sighed, a long, shivering sound that was relief and disbelief and exasperation all at once. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

‘Rope!’ cried Sam, talking wildly to himself in his excitement and relief. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

It’s a relief to know that you can politely correct someone when they say your name wrong. A Place at the Table 2020-08-11T00:00:00Z

It’s such a relief, walking over to him, knowing what I’m going to get. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Oh, great,” he said in a flood of relief, then added in a confessional tone, “I thought maybe you might not want me along.” A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z

“How do you feel about participating in this competition?” he asks next, and I breathe out with relief that he’s let the issue of my childhood drop. The Queen of Water 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

Evenings in that part of the country must have been a kind of sad relief. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z

What a relief it was to climb the stairs and leave most of the racket two floors behind. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

The “social pathologies” of the poor, particularly street crime, illegal drug use, and delinquency, were redefined by conservatives as having their cause in overly generous relief arrangements. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z

The ink-black wedge of the summit pyramid stood out in stark relief, towering over the surrounding ridges. Into Thin Air 1996-08-01T00:00:00Z

“He is a senior man in the directorate. He is the one who gave me this job with relief.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

The government promised relief but no one could say when it would arrive. The Underground Railroad: A Novel 2016-08-02T00:00:00Z

The immediate sight of him, which should have filled them with relief and joy, brought only terror. Watership Down: A Novel 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I caught sight of her pink sequins, I nearly cried out in relief—maybe I did. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

So it was a relief to finally get on the bus. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

She and I were about the same height this summer, which was a relief. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

My relief is bitter, that it took Yule May’s internment to bring us to this. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

But she said nothing, and the following evening all of Pearl’s new clothes appeared in a neat pile at the foot of her bed, and Pearl breathed a sigh of relief. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

It was a wind that offered no relief from the heat, but it caught Lillian’s hair and pushed it softly back, an auburn shining pennant, a surrogate windsock, revealing a long, elegant neck. The Great Santini 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Yes,” she said, sighing with relief, “Yes, thank you, sir.” Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to escape all that refinement and beauty—to be allowed to be unlovely and not a point of contrast. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

Frankie leaned over me, his voice quivering with equal parts anger and relief. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

She didn’t even ask me what the job was, which was a relief, because I hadn’t thought up a convincing lie. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

To Francie’s relief, he ran down straight and not sidewise which proved that he was still sober. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

She was full of anger and relief and ... joy. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

There was pride in it, and relief too. East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

He slid into the singing of the green part now, melodic and soothing, a relief after the frigid destruction that had made his voice harsh and forbidding. Gathering Blue 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

There had been sorrow and loss, relief, reverence, and pure joy. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

It was out of relief, but he didn't take it that way. We Are Okay 2017-02-14T00:00:00Z

Lyra turned and darted to the door with relief, remembering to turn and blurt out a “Goodbye.” The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

“Yes, Sister. Thank you, Sister,” he said, his voice shaky with relief. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

We headed away from the quarry, which would have been a relief if I thought we were going someplace better. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Speaking these long-held secrets brings intense relief, like the shedding of a heavy cloak in summer. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

She couldn’t deny having him here was a bit of a relief—the murderer only seemed to attack Champions when they were alone. Throne of Glass 2012-08-07T00:00:00Z

Pinmei felt relief flood through her, the waves of gratitude carrying her in reckless abandon, as they crashed through the open door. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

There was fear there—he was still very worried about Koffi—but there was also undeniable joy, a profound relief. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

But they laughed louder than ever, Lyddie the loudest of all, until the tears of laughter and relief ran down her thin cheeks, and her belly cramped and doubled over. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

Having felt the relief of even that much speaking, I want more. The Handmaid's Tale 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z

To my relief—and at my insistence—he promised not to ask my parents’ permission for any future dates. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

After a moment he looked up with relief. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z

The conversation shifts from school to mutual friends to inside jokes I’m not a part of—relief rushes over me. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to know they could finally write books and appear in newspapers without angering security-minded officials. The Woman All Spies Fear 2021-10-19T00:00:00Z

The instant relief that came into her mother’s face angered Francie. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

We undertook representation of all sixty of those eligible for relief in Louisiana. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Between exercising so much lately and the long trip, my body is screaming for relief. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

When I finished, I breathed a sigh of relief, knowing I had fulfilled his expectations. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

I shook my head and she sighed with relief. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

I felt a rush of relief at the silence. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

Which was all a big relief to Maniac, finding out he wasn’t really white, because the way he figured, white was about the most boring color of all. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

I felt a measureless relief when it occurred to me. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to know she could. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

At home, the relief of those who had waited was obvious in the excitement of their welcome. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

I managed to frown...managed not to laugh aloud with relief. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

Behind a cameraman, I see Haymitch give a sort of huff with relief and I know I've said the right thing. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

For another, this was the final hurdle, and however well or badly he did, the tournament would at last be over, which would be an enormous relief. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

He just didn’t care, didn’t feel any relief at escaping the Maze. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

And yet, I also feel a horrifyingly guilty relief that I won’t have to go through this with her. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

If I could reach backward somehow to give Father just one gift, it would be the simple human relief of knowing you’ve done wrong, and living through it. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

In truth this came as a relief to the other children, who were already more than tired of Constance’s ways, and who gathered in the boys’ room to discuss this very concern. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

But I just went on pressing that bell, and oh! the relief when I heard footsteps coming running down the corridor and a knock on the door. Murder on the Orient Express 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z

With an inward sigh of relief Matthias swept up the packet of nuts. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

He has gained his relief, she her payment, he merges carelessly into the human throng, consigning her back into the shadows where she worked or to the gaudy streets where she loitered. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

The poor soul’s body will enjoy the relief even if his mind cannot appreciate it. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z

I was flooded with relief to find myself his pet again. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z

Nailer felt a flush of relief at the compliment. Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z

He waited for that joy, for the relief. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

Now the weight was off his feet, an ecstasy of relief spread upward through his knees and he knew he would not move again that night, however disappointed Nettle might be. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

To my great relief, she is finally sitting down. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

Moreover, to Maurice’s surprise and relief, she would not take the DNA problem with her. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

Fry raises an eyebrow, which turns his gigantic greasy forehead into a relief map. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

The Boss wrote and signed a letter with his instructions: if he did not return with a relief ship, Wild was to take the men in the remaining two boats and try to save themselves. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World 1998-11-17T00:00:00Z

Nobody was in the true crime section, which was a relief. From the Desk of Zoe Washington 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z

Dimple hung her head, relief and love and joy overpowering her. When Dimple Met Rishi 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

The temperature and humidity inside the army facility were so intense that slipping outdoors into the 100-plus degrees of the central Virginia June summer invited relief. Hidden Figures 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z

Radiating relief, Chronicler set his satchel down on one of the tables, surprised at the slight tremor in his hands. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

When I see that he’s alone, I exhale in relief. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

Aurelia turned faint from relief and her mother grasped her by the arms. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to be back in the country. Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Nhamo rounded the headland and saw, to her relief, that the shore did extend west. A Girl Named Disaster 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

I sigh with relief when a jogger trots past with a smartphone strapped to her arm and wires leading up to the buds in her ears. Dragons in a Bag 2018-10-23T00:00:00Z

He missed each time, which was not a relief. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

To her utter relief and astonishment, she was not challenged in any way. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

The FTP was established in 1935 under the Works Progress Administration, one of the government’s New Deal programs intended to provide economic relief during the Great Depression. Spooked! 2018-08-07T00:00:00Z

I realize that whenever he laughs it's some kind of relief. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

I went to stand in front of him again, offering him some relief from the glare. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet 2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

Much to Lupita’s relief, Salvador didn’t hail any more automobiles that day, and none stopped for them. Lupita Mañana 1981-03-21T00:00:00Z

She felt relief, which was immediately swallowed up in anxiety. Lyddie 1991-02-01T00:00:00Z

I breathe a sigh of relief and read on. On the Far Side of the Mountain 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

Just as the ice lingered in October, so did the phlegm of December—which explained the enormous relief brought on by the first three days of 1941. Sula 1973-11-01T00:00:00Z

‘Only some bundle of oddments, perhaps, after all,’ he thought with a strange sense of relief; but he did not put the bundle down again. The Two Towers 1954-11-11T00:00:00Z

They wasted no time on relief or celebration. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

When I reached, the relief station, I felt that I was making a public confession of my hunger. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

I thought I could read every contour of her skin and bone, every relief of her flesh. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

“And tonight they take the only thing I have left that is truly mine. Death would be a relief.” Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mustafa starts to smile with relief, and then quickly regains his seriousness. Amina's Voice 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

I blow out a huge sigh of relief. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z

Mark’s finger was twitching on the trigger, but relief washed over him when he realized the advancing figures were only kids.They were filthy and had that strange distant look in their eyes. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

The cop had bought it and driven away, much to Curly’s relief. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

The sense of relief that flooded through Thomas surprised him—he wasn’t completely alone in this place. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

The memory of my youth was such a surprising relief from all the hatred and despair, blood and drugs that surrounded me. Hole in My Life 2002-03-26T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to have him there. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

Or of relief that for once, on the ride home, his wife, Zoe, wouldn’t be able to compare him unfavorably with Milton? Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

I had to have an egg-size cyst removed from my back, which was a relief because Will had started calling me “Humpback.” Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z

They exited, with relief, onto the terrace over the North Canal and walked into the Court of Honor. The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

“Roads must be getting better,” Shep said into his drink, a hint of relief in his voice. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

In relief at the narrow escape, they vent their emotions in impatience and criticism of the unlucky cripple. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z

Intoxicated by the uncontained torrent of relief, Aureliano Segundo broke the glass on the china closet and piece by piece, without hurrying, he took out the chinaware and shattered it on the floor. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

With relief, I noted that it didn’t look as if any of them had suffered any serious damage. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

Though I lost, I felt an overwhelming sense of happiness, relief, and pride that I was able to push through one of the most mentally and physically challenging days of my career. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

Would he talk about what a relief it was to be out of Illinois? Bone Gap 2015-03-03T00:00:00Z

For every life saved by vaccination or food relief, one is lost to starvation or war. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Last night, I broke down and called Aibileen to tell her I’ve heard nothing, just for the relief of talking about it to someone. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

I felt a certain amount of relief, knowing that she was safe and relatively sound. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

“It’s a relief to be free,” he said, jumping around the shelf. The Cricket in Times Square 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z

The relief was tremendous, but quickly bled into something else: a heightened awareness of the stranger who was in his bed instead. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

I breathed a sigh of relief when Mr. Banner flicked the lights back on at the end of class, and stretched my arms out in front of me, flexing my stiff fingers. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Together we broke out laughing, all three of us, in pure relief. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z

Zero's "confession" seemed to bring him some relief. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

“That would be amazing,” I tell him with a sigh of relief. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

Hope and relief showed on his ravaged face. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

Her voice had taken on anxiety; behind the relief which she could not hide, I sensed her troubled uneasy mind moving from doubt to doubt. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

I prayed for some kind of relief from my confusion. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

And it was a relief not to have other shovels swinging past his face, or the Warden hanging around. Holes 1998-08-20T00:00:00Z

C. J. inspected the bags—it was a relief to see that the monkeys were double-bagged or triplebagged—and he decided to take them back to Fort Detrick and worry about health laws afterward. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

The tortoise fixed his gaze upon it, cherishing the only relief in that brilliant landscape. When the Sea Turned to Silver 2016-10-04T00:00:00Z

If she had not been so sick and scared, that might have come as a relief. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

And also the relief and fear you feel when it actually does. The Thing About Jellyfish 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z

“I’m going to let that one slide,” Shanti said with relief. Beauty Queens 2011-05-24T00:00:00Z

I feel shame and guilt and all else I should be feeling now, but this relief—it covers me like the Louisiana heat. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

When she felt the stone pressing coldly against her skin, she was disconcerted by the sense of relief that flooded through her. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

When he finally speaks, to my great surprise and relief, he doesn’t say, “I’m calling the authorities,” but, “We will have a cup of coffee. Yes? I could use a break.” I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z

I heard my favorite sound in the world: Edward’s quiet laugh, weak with relief. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

I expected a reprimand from my father or a tongue-lashing from my grandmother, but to my relief they simply nodded as we came in. Jacob Have I Loved 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Though the sun was weakening as it dropped, the temperature seemed to rise because the breeze that had brought faint relief all day had faded, and now the air was still and heavy. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

I press the tiny paper close to my heart, and a rush of relief surges through me. The Belles 2018-02-06T00:00:00Z

There was a collective feeling of relief that they hadn't been captured during the landing. Nazi Saboteurs 2019-12-03T00:00:00Z

As the figure reached them, the children saw with relief that it was not anybody frightening at all, but somebody they knew: Mr. Poe. The Bad Beginning 1999-08-25T00:00:00Z

“Nelson, is that you?” he said, and we laughed with an indescribable mixture of relief, surprise, disappointment, and happiness. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

As the young women came running across the airfield in relief to welcome her back to earth, a smiling Marina climbed out of the plane. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z

With increasing relief that he was doing the right thing, Jonathan continued to move. The Fighting Ground 1984-04-01T00:00:00Z

But that single strobe of an instant caught the moment that his worry became relief. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

The boy watched her go and then with infinite relief went back to his gang and his business, knowing that he too had played the game. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

One was so desperate for relief that he moved into an air-conditioned theater, buying tickets to movies and sleeping through every showing. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z

And, to his relief, the black carriage continued to follow the star's path. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z

But once the decision was made, I simply followed through — usually with relief that the choice was made. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

To my relief, no revolutionary red star appeared on the moon’s yellow surface. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z

I was just as surprised as he sounded, but my surprise was mixed with happiness and relief. The Bridge Home 2019-02-05T00:00:00Z

Several passengers exhaled in relief, but my muscles wouldn’t relax, and I started to shiver. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

To his relief, he learned that sailors had rescued his brother and that he had been taken to a neighborhood hospital. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

What a relief it was to have decided at last! Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

In search of some relief for her uncertainty, she called Pilar Ternera to read her future. One Hundred Years of Solitude 1967-05-30T00:00:00Z

All the creatures laughed aloud with delight and relief at seeing their old friend alive and well once again. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z

I sighed in relief when they rolled past us. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

Breathing a sigh of relief, Mark walked up to a round door with a wheel handle in the middle, like something in a submarine. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

Olanna sank back down on the puff and realized that what she felt was relief. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

He was still in a state of shock—relief so strong can also drain the blood. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z

Finally, half an hour late, an officer arrived—but, he was quick to explain, he wasn’t my relief, only an OJT. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

The nurses did their best to darken the room, but as soon as I got some relief from the pain, my thoughts circled back to my father. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

On the one hand, this was a relief to Maniac; on the other, it left him with less influence over them. Maniac Magee 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

For the second time that morning I feel a surge of relief. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

I imagined what a relief it must have been for her, to realize she could trade her reality—the one she shared with me—for his. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

It was always a relief v/hen Math class started. Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

Moss laughed at that one, thankful for the relief it gave him. Anger Is a Gift 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

In a way, it was a relief to have the privacy of our mourning. The Book of Unknown Americans 2014-06-03T00:00:00Z

I never had time to talk much when I went up there, but I couldn’t help noticing she seemed happier lately, and that was a relief. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

Mom asked, and a note of relief buoyed her voice. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

Though his analysis nudged my thoughts back to Mr. Katz and the unspeakable crimes he had likely committed, it came as an indescribable relief to hear Frankie say it. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

I felt a mixture of relief and annoyance when Mom slid silently into the front seat. Keep It Together, Keiko Carter 2020-05-05T00:00:00Z

The affirmative reply I received with much relief, since it was inconceivable that my sister could think about settling in Denmark after two weeks of an eccentric country house. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

And I must say, it has been something of a relief not to be motoring; for enjoyable though the activity can be, one can also get a little weary of it after a while. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

The worst part was knowing that nightfall would bring no relief. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

I lean against the door, breathing hard with relief. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

“Finally,” Ana said in relief, tearing open the letter in the front hall. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

This is the loud-mouthed, finger-snapping, black female character who often brings the comedic relief. Watch Us Rise 2019-02-12T00:00:00Z

In the drawing room there was a sense of relief, of relaxation almost, as they heard her go up the stairs. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

As the sun rises, casting fresh, full light through the windshield, I sigh with the simple relief that comes along with daytime. X: A Novel 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

I felt a vague sense of relief, knowing that I hadn’t gotten the chance to tell Frankie my secret. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z

I saw two cars going north pass the intersection I was heading for, and I exhaled in relief. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Something about this particular memory made her shake her head, stifle a laugh, and stare out the window with a wide smile—like the opposite of an ache, more like a relief. Hope Springs 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z

Stepping inside, I breathe a sigh of relief when I see the yellow balloon floating on top of the water, a few feet from the edge. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

When I arrived, I had a brief sense of relief to be on my own, away from college, away from my parents. How Dare the Sun Rise 2017-05-16T00:00:00Z

It would take me a long time to realize that the relief a drink brought was always temporary and that the pain and depression always returned. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

Granddad nodded, and I let out a sigh of relief. Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky 2019-10-15T00:00:00Z

This was in some ways a relief: I think we’d all been getting anxious about how a fresh lot of Hailsham students might complicate things. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

He had a terrible case of acne, his face like a relief map. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

I step inside, expecting everyone to start throwing books at my head, but I breathe with relief when their gazes barely flicker to me. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

There he still was, and she beheld again the transformation from worry to relief. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

For all of them it was a relief to have it finished. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z

A surprising sense of calm eased his nerves; he let out a long sigh of relief. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Even hearing Sapo’s mad crazy snaps would have been a welcome relief. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z

The snow was still falling thickly, and she greeted with relief his suggestion of packing up early and moving on. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

After the heat of the day, the evening came as a welcome relief to all. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z

Did he feel relief or only a different anxiety about what this Nazi would ask him to do next? The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

Her relief was sweet when she discovered that it was too soon to show. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z

When I could, I tried to highlight the efforts of relief workers, educators, or community volunteers—anyone who gave more when things got rough. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

His grandma put her hands to her mouth and let out a cry of relief. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

Popped out of his stupor by relief that his mother was no longer an evil pinching stranger, Otto leaped and put his arms around my neck, pulling close and staring intensely back at Bouain. Endangered 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z

We would hug in relief and she’d be by my side again—the world back to normal. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z

I couldn’t let myself bask in the relief of having Father to walk with me; it was overshadowed by the fear that we might run into Stick. The Rock and the River 2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

He had before him a relief model of the island made out of three square sections of rubber and with a pointer began to point out its topographical features, doing so with no flourishes. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z

“You’re still here,” he said with obvious relief, and he hugged me, reminding me painfully of a few bruises. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

Joy and relief swept through Kaede, and she took the Queen’s hands in her own, discovering that the Queen was clutching Elowen’s medallion in her fingers. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

“We’d be good friends, I think. Why, the little girl and I, we’re friends already. It would be a great relief to see her safely home again, wouldn’t it?” Tuck Everlasting 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z

Now that we were alone again and the strain was over, the sensation was one of almost unbearable relief. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

I must confess, my overwhelming feeling on hearing this was one of relief. The Remains of the Day 1989-05-01T00:00:00Z

By the fifth day of their journey they were all tired and hungry, and their feet, scratched and swollen, cried out for relief. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

I said, relief splashing over me like cold water. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

President Harry S. Truman, Stimson observed with relief, accepted his new responsibility “with the same fine spirit that Senator Truman had shown before in accepting our refusal to inform him.” Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z

He tilted his face to the sky, a gesture of relief and joy. A Wish in the Dark 2020-03-24T00:00:00Z

It’s a relief to feel my muscles work, to feel the firmness in my calves, the arch of my foot. The Sea in Winter 2021-01-05T00:00:00Z

As I listened to the president’s powerful speech on Civil Rights, I felt a sense of great relief and sudden hope. While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z

It was a relief, I suppose, because I’d been imagining all sorts of awful things. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

To my relief, I do not see Valerian. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

Not just because it gives relief from the itching, but also because it acts as protection from that blazing white sun in the pink sky. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z

Milo echoed with joyful relief, and the Glorious Loyalty Oath Crusade came to an end. Catch-22 1961-11-10T00:00:00Z

And indeed it was with some relief that the children, tired from the day’s challenges, sat upon them now in the cool shade of the elm. The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

To my great relief, he left his sword where it lay on the floor. Crispin: The Cross of Lead 2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

Whenever he switched positions, he would find relief for five minutes before the pain returned. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z

It was one o’clock in the morning, she was through, and her “relief” had come to take over the machine. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

There a United Nations relief organization assigned us to a displaced persons camp in Wetzlar, Germany, in the American occupation zone. The Boy on the Wooden Box 2013-08-27T00:00:00Z

All around, people started crying or wailing or grinning in relief. The City of Ember 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z

I felt a surge of pity, and relief. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

We both start laughing—at the absurdity of our shared experience, the relief of recognition. Orphan Train 2013-04-02T00:00:00Z

Still, peace would mean a glorious sense of relief; in all his years Jethro had heard either the talk of war’s imminence or its reality. Across Five Aprils 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z

His head ducked down, Fadi hurried across the room and slid into the seat with a feeling of some relief. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z

The clouds had all disappeared, and moonlight brought the ruins into sharp relief, the buildings like rows of broken teeth. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

With relief he puts on his headset to watch The Big Chill and listen to top-forty songs all the way home. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

But Ana managed to escape the house unscathed, and Ash watched the front door close on her velvet-and-feather-and-silk ensemble with relief. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

She angled toward it and, with a groan of relief, let go of the rock. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z

“Yeah, Dr. C can be a major pain. It’s kind of a relief, though.” Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z

I went to him with relief that surprised me. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

I felt relief to get all that out of my system, but I had lied about it bringing me joy. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

The cool high shade of the woods was a relief, the sculpted intricacies of the tree trunks enchanting. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

“I’d just as soon go to jail as take that relief job.” Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z

It’s a relief at this point that he doesn’t go on about God knowing all of us and the rest of that particular sermon. I Am the Messenger 2002-01-10T00:00:00Z

“They said the Nigerians have been bombing and bombing Uli and no relief plane has been able to land in a week,” Alice said. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

I swayed from knee to knee, hoping for a second or two of relief, but the pain cut deep into my skin. The Secret Life of Bees 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ralph, whose weekend had been so long and so lonely, felt such a surge of joy and relief at the sound of school buses that he skittered back to Room 5 in a forgiving mood. Ralph S. Mouse 1992-08-01T00:00:00Z

Mark shivers, the chill across his skin a fresh relief from the hellish heat that has become his life. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

Ophie felt a mixture of relief and disappointment as the man worked. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

He pulled back abruptly, his anxious expression turning to relief as the monitor reported the restarting of my heart. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Either way, it is a relief that she doesn't smile. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z

My climb to watch for the Shearwater that evening was a relief. Beyond the Bright Sea 2017-05-02T00:00:00Z

Mrs. March would not hear of the old gentleman’s undertaking the long journey, yet an expression of relief was visible when he spoke of it, for anxiety ill fits one for traveling. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z

The relief on his parents’ faces turned almost instantly to confusion. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

I still feel guilty, but I’m going to let my relief override it. Finding Junie Kim 2021-05-04T00:00:00Z

I had to hold back from shouting in pure joy and relief. I Will Always Write Back 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z

Against their rhetoric, I stood out in relief, unrelieved. Hunger of Memory 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z

To Sefia’s relief, they hadn’t come across any more men on the way back to Hatchet’s camp, but she kept them off the trail and covered their tracks all the same. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z

“Over there,” I yelled back with some relief, and pointed to where War Chief was trying to catch flies in his mouth. Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z

The daemon seemed suspicious, and cast around as if she’d sensed an intruder, but didn’t make for the wardrobe, to Lyra’s intense relief. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to finish the dishes and go up to her room and shut the door. Miracles on Maple Hill 1956-08-01T00:00:00Z

To my immense relief, I recognize him as one of the patches. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

To my relief, Maurice was very open about what was not happening at King’s. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z

It had been two years since he went away, and it had been such a relief when he did—to be free of Minya’s constant harassment. Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z

And I recalled the boys in the blonde wigs, expecting the relief of laughter, but suddenly was more devastated by the humor than by the horror. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z

I lean back on the pillow as relief washes over me. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

“I didn’t think it was true,” he said, full of relief. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 1968-01-02T00:00:00Z

Eight rings, nine; then, to my relief, Charles’s sleepy hello. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z

Nevertheless, the monster said, standing, the roof beams of his grandma’s office seeming to sigh with relief, that is what will happen after the third tale. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

I can feel the disappointment seeping into me, and relief breathing out of me. King and the Dragonflies 2020-02-04T00:00:00Z

She was so giddy with relief it took her a moment to notice Nico, standing by himself, his expression full of pain and conflict. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

He didn’t really mind Mrs. Cormaci, and today it was almost a relief to see her. Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

Filled with gratitude and relief, I seized the hem of her skirt, dusty though it was, and buried my face in its folds, crying like a sorry child that I had ever mistrusted her. Ophelia 2006-10-31T00:00:00Z

It’s kinda a relief to bring it out finally. Tears of a Tiger 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

Taisin had forgotten the way it infused every leaf with vibrant color, causing the veins to stand out in sharp relief against the tender green. Huntress 2011-04-05T00:00:00Z

Tears were running down her face, she was already berating God for taking her husband from her, but on the other side of these proper emotions was an altogether improper relief. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

Dizzy with relief, he pegged down to the river and waded in. Pax 2016-02-02T00:00:00Z

She pushed on doors, muttering panicked prayers, her face moist with tears, until one opened, and she saw, with relief, the outhouse, the well, the toolshed. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

The real relief would doubtless turn up shortly. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

When I turn off the music, the resulting quiet is a big relief. A Mango-Shaped Space 2003-04-16T00:00:00Z

Most folks in Key West were on relief. Full of Beans 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

Thomas held his hands up, overwhelmed with relief. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Mr. Banner called the class to order then, and I turned with relief to listen. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

Luke felt a strange sense of relief, that it wasn’t truly wrong for him to exist, just illegal. Among the Hidden 1998-03-01T00:00:00Z

With pains like this, I need more relief than a cup of hot sugar water can provide. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

Breathe with relief—that almost makes me sound afraid. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z

With great relief, Helmuth finishes his final thesis, turns it in, and on the last day of school, Herr Meins stands in front of the class, grasping the graded papers. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z

My throat, my heart, my belly—they all burned with happiness, and probably relief, too. Because of Mr. Terupt 2010-10-11T00:00:00Z

I can hear the relief in their voices. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

Having heard my story, Charlie looks not in the least bit shocked or judgmental, and my relief is so great that when I finish telling him about the stampede, I keep going. Water for Elephants 2006-05-26T00:00:00Z

“That went off very well,” says Charna, with a sigh, of relief I think. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z

Emotions swirled in his head—relief that Harrison was alive, disappointment that his manuscript was buried in Nsukka, anxiety about the fate of Port Harcourt. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

One woman telephoned to say that she had decided to quit and go on relief instead. A Confederacy of Dunces 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

For a moment, desire and relief were greater than grief. Out of Darkness 2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

As the relief flowed into him like a fast-rising tide, Bernabe began to tell himself that he had handled the situation pretty competently. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z

Ten minutes later we come to the wash, and I breathe a secret sigh of relief, because it means this was the right dirt road after all. Dry 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z

She would close the list with relief, proud of herself for standing up to Elena Richardson at last. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

When the work in the post office ended, I was assigned by the relief system as an orderly to a medical research institute in one of the largest and wealthiest hospitals in Chicago. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

To my immense relief, he seems to see only two servants heading toward the forest, perhaps to gather wood or berries or something. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z

I look up again and am flooded with relief—he’s turned away from me, he’s getting off the train. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Wrong room,” I say, grinning as a look of pure relief washes over them. Five Feet Apart 2018-11-20T00:00:00Z

I longed for nighttime, and the blessed relief sleep brought. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z

When I saw my mom and sister in the hotel lobby, I was so happy to see them, I breathed a sigh of relief. Proud 2018-07-24T00:00:00Z

I keep my fingers crossed and sigh with relief when a woman takes the aisle seat next to me. The Sky at Our Feet 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

But Mrs. Weston’s expression had changed from one of relief to one of dark suspicion. I, Robot 1950-12-02T00:00:00Z

After such mornings he returned to the show with relief. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 1940-07-29T00:00:00Z

“Of course it would be a great relief to me to ask you several questions, sir; but I remember your prohibition.” Great Expectations 1861-08-01T00:00:00Z

In one way it’s a relief, but then again, it would be better if he was home, because that would mean that Kaori’s friend is safe and sound. Hello, Universe 2017-03-14T00:00:00Z

Thomas devoured each bite, hunger trumping everything else, the mood of contentment and relief around him palpable. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Only a few moments later he had vanished completely, and their last impression was of those eyes, blinking in wonder, and a sigh of the most profound and exhausted relief. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

My feet dangle off the end, dance nervously, relishing relief for the first time in months. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

We had known other families who had gone on relief. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z

“But they’ve used you as a knife sharpener,” said Ron, wincing slightly as they passed a lamp and Neville’s injuries were thrown into even greater relief. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z

Mrs. Frisby breathed a sigh of relief, and then began to worry again immediately. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 1970-06-01T00:00:00Z

I realised immediately this was Tommy’s way of putting behind us everything that had happened around his drawings back at the Cottages, and I felt relief, gratitude, sheer delight. Never Let Me Go 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

“Women who have taken part in the long struggle for freedom feel today the full relief of victory,” she said. Votes for Women! 2018-02-13T00:00:00Z

“No, he is not dead,” she declared with relief. Copper Sun 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z

She felt terribly guilty at her relief they had died, and were no longer suffering. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z

Ash let out her breath in relief and lay down on her back, staring up at the arching branches. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

I expected them to hurl home-wrecker insults at me, so this is actually a relief. Love, Hate & Other Filters 2018-01-16T00:00:00Z

She slammed the window down and Frank breathed a sigh of relief. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z

Mark breathed a sigh of relief that he hadn’t been seen. The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin) 2012-08-14T00:00:00Z

I confessed my climbing plans to her, and to my relief she neither laughed nor acted as though they were particularly strange. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z

The two weeks would be a welcome relief from trudging back and forth to school. Bless Me, Ultima 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z

It's a relief to read in Yiddish again. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

When the recruit arrives he is plunged into an alien environment, and is enveloped in the situation 24 hours a day without relief. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z

But there wasn’t much relief when it was over. The Help 2009-02-10T00:00:00Z

As she said that, she felt so tired, so bone-deep weary and sad, that to the would have been a relief. The Golden Compass 1995-07-01T00:00:00Z

Lucid enough to know that my stomach is giving me no relief, even in my sleep. Challenger Deep 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to free her cramped toes. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

Some of the adjustment was easy—a relief almost. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z

We decided to focus on two subsets of kids to help the Court grant relief if it wasn't ready to ban all life sentences without parole for juveniles. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

Alice’s eyes were confused, but — I saw to my relief — not suspicious. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z

And that afternoon when I got on Bus 6 West, I felt nothing but relief. Maybe He Just Likes You 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z

Immediately, I know it's Tiny, and I feel this weird relief radiate out from my solar plexus. Will Grayson, Will Grayson 2010-04-06T00:00:00Z

How was he supposed to resist the Whisperer when it was the one thing that offered relief? The Mysterious Benedict Society 2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

It was a relief when the farce of the meal was over, and I heard Maxim go out on to the drive and start up the car. Rebecca 1938-08-01T00:00:00Z

The sight of her sends a wash of relief over me. Merci Suárez Changes Gears 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z

He thumbed his nose at the relief act meant to help him, as though to claim his home was China was to make China indeed his home. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z

I was breathing “relief” when I turned my head to the left, for I sensed someone watching me. My Side of the Mountain 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

I’m not sure if he could hear my huge sigh of relief. Blended 2018-10-30T00:00:00Z

It would have been a relief, no matter what had followed. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z

My fitful work assignments from the relief officials ceased and I looked for work that did not exist. Black Boy 1945-01-01T00:00:00Z

Sighs of relief and muted conversation replaced tense silence as the image began coming through. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

He looked at Venkat and let out a heavy sigh of relief. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Feeling the relief clear down to my toes, I sank back into bed. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z

Instantly a warm wave of relief flowed through him. 1984 1949-06-08T00:00:00Z

My heart stopped thumping, and I felt a flood of relief through my chest that tickled my throat and made me laugh. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z

The best thing—in Shadow’s opinion, perhaps the only good thing—about being in prison was a feeling of relief. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z

Back at her hotel, she dialed and, to her immense relief, a secretary picked up almost immediately. Little Fires Everywhere 2017-09-12T00:00:00Z

They found some slight relief from the biting insects—as long as the canoes were in constant motion. Death on the River of Doubt 2017-01-03T00:00:00Z

“United Nations schools don’t require fees for children of refugees,” she replied, to my brother’s great relief. Tasting the Sky 2007-02-20T00:00:00Z

The warm relief of recognition spreads through me. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z

I laughed my relief, knowing Minerva was here—she was actually here. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z

“This place is the changing room. Here are the rooms for relief and cleansing. Can I get you anything, Gregor the Overlander?” Gregor the Overlander 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

And that was a relief too, because it was as if he had been hearing, through their apologies and condolences and cards and flowers and food and tears, something else they weren’t saying. Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story 2016-06-28T00:00:00Z

With no prospect of relief in sight, he was content to starve his rival out. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z

But once you passed through the Colonial doorways, with only an occasional fan window or low relief pillar to suggest that a certain muted adornment was permissible, you entered an extravaganza of Pompadour splendor. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z

As the year 1919 began, the United States was a nation filled with a spirit of relief and hope for the future. 1919 The Year That Changed America 2019-01-08T00:00:00Z

“Well,” the principal said, heaving a sigh of relief. Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography 1986-01-01T00:00:00Z

But of course I didn’t know it at the time, so it was a grand relief when my dog and I got past all chance of seeing Hosie or Lightfoot, either one. Cold Sassy Tree 1984-11-02T00:00:00Z

She would not be bringing Edward back with her to make her heart content, but she knew she had not failed him, and she breathed a heavy sigh of sadness, disappointment, and relief. The Midwife's Apprentice 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

But night brought little relief from the heat. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z

It's almost a relief, to have someone else speculate over the things I think privately. Girl in the Blue Coat 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z

It was a great relief to expel the water from his mouth. Their Eyes Were Watching God 1937-09-18T00:00:00Z

The boulders diminish to rocks that eventually turn to pebbles, and then, to my relief, we're back on pine needles and the gentle incline of the forest floor. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

Sculpture is categorized according to whether it is carved or modeled and whether it is a relief or a free-standing statue. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

It's not exactly thrilling to see her, but there's a kind of weighty relief in seeing anyone with whom I have a history. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z

I felt the past weeks, the strange sickness that cried for a change, for some relief from the constant racial grind. Black Like Me 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z

He heard her sigh a long, wheezy breath, and he could hear the relief in it, as well as the exhaustion. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

I feel a moment's relief because we must finally be up above the mutt line and I'm just turning back to face Cato when Peeta's jerked from my side. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z

Her eldest daughter endeavoured to give some relief to the violence of these transports, by leading her thoughts to the obligations which Mr. Gardiner’s behaviour laid them all under. Pride and Prejudice 1813-01-28T00:00:00Z

He cries with relief when he wakes up from an afternoon nap to hear his children’s voices in the yard and realizes that I am alive. Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z

That brought a little sound of relief, a laugh. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z

He felt a strange relief when they reemerged into the afternoon light on the north side of the Wall. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z

His shoulders unhunched, and he looked at me with intense relief in his eyes. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

“It will be a great relief to have her here.” East of Eden 1952-09-01T00:00:00Z

In Egypt, where low-relief carving attained unsurpassed subtlety, many reliefs were originally painted and included elaborate settings. History of Art, Volume 1 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z

Review in the Supreme Court is rare enough, but the possibility that the Court might create constitutional relief for children sentenced to die in prison made this opportunity even more thrilling. Just Mercy 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z

To his great relief, he found Ron was lying on his bed in the otherwise empty dormitory, still fully dressed. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire 2000-07-08T00:00:00Z

Richard had kindly offered to let them sleep in the servants’ quarters off the kitchen, but Mama still refused, which was a relief to Ophie. Ophie's Ghosts 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z

“I’m not laughing because it’s funny. I'm laughing out of relief. I thought you’d been beaten up. I thought this was blood. I’m laughing because it’s only berry juice.” Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood 2016-11-15T00:00:00Z

Whenever they heard the far-off drone of the relief planes, nothing like the low-flying swiftness of the bombers, Kainene would say, “I hope that one will manage to land.” Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

Another surge of profound relief overtook Koffi as her bandaged hands finally found purchase on the ledge, a flat stone surface just wide enough for her to heave onto and perch like a bird. Beasts of Prey 2021-09-28T00:00:00Z

So she does know, I thought with something akin to relief, yet of course not wholly so. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

He welcomed it with relief, because it was, at last, the punishment he deserved. A Monster Calls 2011-05-05T00:00:00Z

After landing, Mars 3 may have made a few bounces, hit a boulder or other example of Martian relief, tipped over, lost the radio link with its carrier “bus” and failed. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z

Alex told himself as he walked toward Riverside Drive that the Hudson River would be fine, but even so, when he got to the river, he felt a sense of relief. The Dead and the Gone 2008-05-04T00:00:00Z

“You guys!” said Jinny, with mingled tones of annoyance and relief. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

So let me just say it was one tremendous relief to get it all out that day with my mother. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z

“Yes, that is what I heard,” said the priest, to Will’s relief. The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z

When she was sent home without receiving a suspension notice, I breathed a sigh of relief. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z

He let out a sigh of relief and shook his head at his freaking out. Time Bomb 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z

But it was a relief, to see that Ben seemed like he’d truly forgiven her. Orphan Island 2017-05-30T00:00:00Z

The whole house seemed to be breathing a sigh of relief. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z

It was a relief to be away from the smell of the troll, quite apart from anything else. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

It’s a relief to be back in her world, heading north across the state border. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z

You can be sure that it would be advertised as providing relief in a “significant” percentage of cases, but the significance is only statistical. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z

The sun was relentless and eternal: There was neither wisp of cloud nor whiff of breeze for relief. A Long Walk to Water 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

A welcome relief spread through my chest, out to each arm and leg, to the tips of my fingers, even under my dirty fingernails. The Night Diary 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z

I met Alice’s thin pale little boy and saw with relief that in spite of the way she talked, she obviously loved the child. Kindred 1979-06-01T00:00:00Z

I feel a rush of relief and giddiness. Amina's Song 2021-03-09T00:00:00Z

“No. I tried everywhere. The relief centers are empty. I saw a grown man sitting on the floor in front of one building and sucking his thumb,” he said. Half of a Yellow Sun 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z

He seemed content; he accepted the lies I told him and sighed a little—perhaps in relief, for who knows what fears tormented his child’s mind? Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z

A bit of comic relief, so to speak. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z

Briony’s immediate feeling was one of relief that the boys were safe. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z

Harry could have laughed out loud with relief. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z

The Elderclock ceased its ringing, and in the silence that followed, she shut her eyes in relief. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z

Now they were on their way, and I breathed a sigh of relief. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z

There isn’t ever any relief, never the possibility of an All Clear siren. Code Name Verity 2012-05-15T00:00:00Z

Later.—At the very outset of our meeting a great personal relief was experienced by both Van Helsing and myself. Dracula 1897-05-26T00:00:00Z