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Recent Examples of palliative
The Week Uk, theweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Good palliative care can ensure that patients avoid unpleasant breathlessness, pain, nausea, and other symptoms.
—Mark Taubert, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
Tinubu, meanwhile, has directed the release of food items such as cereals from government reserves among other palliatives to help cushion the effect of the hardship.
—Chinedu Asadu, Quartz, 17 Feb. 2024
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Adjective
In her latest work of non-fiction, Rachel Clarke, a palliative care doctor, tells the story of how the girl's tragic death gave life to the boy, and charts the various medical breakthroughs that enabled this to happen.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Good palliative care can ensure that patients avoid unpleasant breathlessness, pain, nausea, and other symptoms.
—Mark Taubert, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
In the interim, however, the Africans can enjoy a credit palliative from the immediate strains.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
Tinubu, meanwhile, has directed the release of food items such as cereals from government reserves among other palliatives to help cushion the effect of the hardship.
—Chinedu Asadu, Quartz, 17 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliative
Adjective
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The immune-boosting health benefits of elderberry juice Elderberry juice is a curative tonic—at least according to the many studies that have analyzed its benefits in recent years.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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The discovery of life-saving antibiotics, the development of protective vaccines, curative cancer treatments – all were proven by clinical trials.—
Lisa M. Krieger,
The Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Alcohol, while initially sedative, disrupts the natural sleep cycle.—
Lela London,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Since the death penalty was ruled constitutional by the Supreme Court in 1976, the federal government has executed 16 prisoners with a high dose of the sedative pentobarbital.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
21 Jan. 2025
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Amgen: Cramer praised the pharmaceutical giant’s drug portfolio, including its cholesterol medicine and cancer treatments.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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No other blood medicine is so certain in its results as Ayers’s Sarsaparilla.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, submitting your return can be beneficial, even when it’s not required, according to the IRS.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
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Pickles fermented using brine, which contain probiotics, and are beneficial for gut health.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Pulling the plug on funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program takes away an important security blanket for potential EV buyers who worry about where to charge on long road trips.—
Joann Muller,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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Allen is one that sprays the ball around the field, and Khalil Shakir is usually the security blanket for him in the pass game.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Best described as a lip gloss stick, this assortment of high-shine jellies delivers high-octane, non-sticky shine with the nourishment of a balm via ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and mango oils.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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Perfect for on-the-go touchups, this balm works like a solid serum, offering sheer, non-cakey, second-skin coverage with all the nourishment.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The antitrust case’s remedial phase is set to begin in April.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
4 Feb. 2025
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The order directs the Attorney General to investigate federal policies of the past four years and to recommend appropriate remedial action.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Polly's jaw drops in shock, and her pacifier falls out of her mouth in a moment of pure festive joy.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Lincoln and Mariah, the first babies born at Ascension Saint Thomas hospitals on Jan. 1, 2024, were presented custom gift baskets with onesies, pacifiers, burp cloths and more by the Tennessee Titans on their special day.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
12 Jan. 2024
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“Palliative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliative. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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