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respites
noun
(re-spite)
a period of temporary delay
respites
noun
(re-spite)
an interval of rest or relief
respites
verb
(re-spite)
to grant a temporary period of relief to : grant a respite to
respites
verb
(re-spite)
put off, delay
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respites
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