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  • noun Plural form of relaxation.

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  • The attempt, by a man whose "relaxations" were botany and ornithology, but who had no claims to be called an expert, to defeat Darwin on his own ground -- and the dignified horror of a Churchman at some deductions from evolution -- is eminently characteristic of the period.

    Famous Reviews R. Brimley Johnson 1899

  • However, it is possible to un-bundle reforms, such as relaxations in tenancy legislation, while keeping the ownership legislation intact.

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows 2009

  • Different people have different gamesavor relaxations.

    Words of wisdom from Naomi Klein?? 2009

  • Guests were pampered by various relaxations stations that included services like massages from the office of Beverly Hills Chiropractor Dr. Theo Kousouli, manicures by the Nail Garden and on-site spray tans from Soleil Tanning Salons.

    Zorianna Kit: American Music Awards Gifting Suites - a recap Zorianna Kit 2011

  • "We need various relaxations for our state-run companies and want to streamline the approval process."

    India Eyes Foreign Coal Assets Saurabh Chaturvedi 2011

  • The Wall Street Journal visit on Tuesday, however, was approved by authorities after they agreed to a request from the newspaper to interview government officials about the country's latest reform process, which has included relaxations on the media and the release of hundreds of political prisoners after decades of harsh military rule.

    Myanmar's Hidden Capital Comes Into View Patrick Barta 2011

  • According to Shawn Crispin, southeast Asia representative for the Committee to Protect Journalists CPJ, the 'relaxations' are meaningless.

    Simon Roughneen: Burma and Reform: All Talk and no Walk? Simon Roughneen 2011

  • Guests were pampered by various relaxations stations that included services like massages from the office of Beverly Hills Chiropractor Dr. Theo Kousouli, manicures by the Nail Garden and on-site spray tans from Soleil Tanning Salons.

    Zorianna Kit: American Music Awards Gifting Suites - a recap Zorianna Kit 2011

  • The U.K. Treasury is expected to give guidance on Dec. 6 on further relaxations to the regime.

    Changes Pave Way For U.K.'s First Residential REIT Anita Likus 2011

  • For most formal establishments, recent apparel relaxations are a matter of economics, priorities and pragmatism.

    Jacket (Not) Required Steve Garbarino 2011

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