Sentence examples for a first relief from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a first relief" is not commonly used in written English and may sound awkward or unclear.
It could be used in contexts where you are referring to an initial sense of relief experienced in a situation, but it is better to clarify the meaning.
Example: "After hearing the good news, I felt a first relief wash over me, followed by joy."
Alternatives: "initial relief" or "first sense of relief".

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Drilling of a first relief well was set to begin "as soon as the weather clears," Mr. Fryar said.

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On Friday night, Mussina nearly made a second relief appearance.

A second relief well is being drilled in case the first misses the mark.

The call for a second relief mission came too late for Buchanan to act.

Catholic Relief Services started a second relief ship ment on its way to the dis aster areas yesterday.

"We have been directing BP to take important steps," including the drilling of a second relief well, she added.

A second relief well is also being drilled as a precaution, in case the first one fails to complete the job.

A second relief well is being drilled in case the first one misses its target, but officials say that it is unlikely that will be necessary.

Ten days later, a second relief party arrived and took the rest of the children, leaving only George and Tamsen Donner.

Lincecum, who worked exclusively from the stretch, had given up only four base runners in eight and a third relief innings this postseason.

He allowed two runs in seven and a third relief innings in the first two playoff rounds, winning Game 4 of the championship series in Atlanta.

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