How To Use Relax In A Sentence

She also lent me a couple of Ben Elton books which were good, but not as good for relaxing as they have a whole dark seedy side.
On the fives court, his nervous housemaster could relax, “rushing about,” as Roald described it, “shrieking what a little fool he is, and calling himself all sorts of names when he misses the ball.” Storyteller
The trek was a bit monotonous at times - I wanted to go faster - but it was relaxing, enjoyable and worth the sore backside.
Their movements have a likable jazzy syncopation, a bit of relaxed jive.
By night the beach comes alive with the sound of reggae from relaxed bars. Times, Sunday Times

The depth and rate of breathing are controlled by special centres in the brain, which influence the nerves that cause contraction and relaxation of the muscles of respiration.
Then take a well-earned rest and relax with all the other amazing puzzles on offer. The Sun
She's so relaxed in behind but idles as soon as she hits the front.
Surrounded by cottonwoods and aspens and featuring a wooden footbridge and an abundance of regional flora and foliage, it's a place to meditate, contemplate, and relax.
Having worked himself into this ridiculous kind of phrensy, which lasted, perhaps, from twenty to thirty seconds, he suddenly discontinued it, and suffered his features to relax into their natural form; but the motion of his head seemed to have so stupified him, as indeed it well might, that there remained an unusual vacancy and a drowsy stare upon his countenance for some time afterward. Three Voyages for the Discovery of a Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole, Volume 1
I play golf for relaxation.
The firemen did heave a sigh of relief after pulling the deer out, but did not settle down and relax.
Trees lined the sidewalks, creating shade for relaxing walks on summer days.
The people were fantastically welcoming and the atmosphere in both cities seemed relaxed. The Sun
We talk more openly when we feel easy and relaxed.
Relaxing, in amusement at her unwonted altruism of motive, she had drawn her moleskin coat more closely around her, and settled back to wait the other woman's pleasure in returning to the bright warmth that the pale-orange ribbon of light, wavering upon the swaying platform, harbingered. Undesirables
Most lenders have relaxed their criteria around the maximum age of applicants at the end of the term. Times, Sunday Times
Give him some relaxing massages to help him feel less stressed and to reconnect physically. The Sun
With her legs curled under her on a sofa, she is relaxed enough to punctuate the conversation with sudden gusts of wild laughter.
The tea was excellent, with a light mint flavor; and the scones tasted wonderful as well, peppered with raisins and full of butter, a perfect repast for the relaxing traveller.
If you can get people to relax, they're more likely to open their mouths and talk.
The hotel had a lovely relaxed atmosphere .
Liz dropped her defences and began to relax.
You should take it as a compliment when I fall asleep in your company - it means I'm relaxed.
Encourage the patient to relax the quadriceps and push the patella medially back into place.
The rules are so relaxed now that you can rest a player who is off-colour.
She will spend a week relaxing in the Californian sunshine with a select team of stylists hand-picked from across the globe.
The subtle colour palette is another layer in the creation of a calm and relaxing area for catching up with work or with after party guests. The Hill House
This exercise is relaxing and increases the circulation of blood to the head and brain. Stay Well This Winter
I walked several miles south along the beach past Venice and just spent some time relaxing and breathing in the sea air.
Many include ingredients such as camphor, menthol, peppermint oil, cinnamon oil, clove oil or other essential oils that will penetrate and help relax muscles.
Two weeks after the police relaxed security at the airports, there was a bomb attack.
Drugs found in Haim's system included the cough-suppressant dextromethorphan; the antihistamine diphenhydramine; carisoprodol, a prescription muscle relaxant; the tranquilizers diazepam and meprobamate, which are found in Valium and other medications; and the antidepressants fluoxetine and olanzapine. Corey Haim Cause Of Death: Pneumonia Complications, NOT Drugs
We weren't allowed to do it before because of the deficit, now they have relaxed the rules so we can still go for it.
Hydrotherapy - relaxed swimming and flotation decrease the energy required in everyday life just to support the body weight, allowing the diversion of this energy to recovery.
Your husband needs to relax before he hits the sack.
So, the increasingly relaxed attitude of the police has meant that more musicians are now able to do a spot of casual busking in order to make some quick cash.
The body is a harpsichord, and when its strings are too relaxed, or too tense, the man is sick.
It will help to relax the hair while protecting it from the heat of the hairdryer.
Though I was on friendlier, more relaxed and affectionate terms with my fellow western-New Yorker John Gardner, who'd published an early short story of mine titled "The Death of Mrs. Sheer" in his literary magazine "MSS" -- and who regarded me, somewhat embarrassingly, as a "major American writer" -- like himself -- it can't be said that John Gardner was a mentor of mine either. Joyce Carol Oates's 'In the Absence of Mentors/Monsters': Narrative Magazine
I am a highly educated, successful career woman who finally realized that we women are getting ripped off by the current culture and the educational establishment who is brainwashing us into a life of hectic, unfulfilling work in stuffy cubicles working long, stressful hours to earn enough so that we can "relax" on a beach somewhere. Get in on Life...
Try relaxing the value of each bounded constraint one at a time, solve the modified problem, and see what happens to the optimal value of the objective function.
There were also a huge range of aspects of Her Majesty's life - from images of her relaxing with her family and corgis, entertaining, on her royal duties, and as Head of the Commonwealth.
Massage is used to relax muscles, relieve stress and improve the circulation.
The aisles of the exhibition floor were uncrowded and the mood was relaxed. Times, Sunday Times
They have a relaxed mode of life that suits them well.
I'm feeling more relaxed about the future now.
Have the confidence to let the shot go where you know it will, with a loose relaxed grip.
The UK is more relaxed about televising full-frontal female nudity.
To celebrate their golden anniversary the couple are planning a relaxing break in Torquay.
He's chilled, relaxed and not fazed by anything. The Sun
It had extraordinary calming and muscle relaxant effects in animals.
Along with taking herbs, inhale the relaxing scents of lavender, chamomile, lemon balm, bergamot, orange blossom or rose.
The treatment for people addicted to tranquillizers includes training in stress management and relaxation techniques.
On Saturday night, all I want to do is relax and have some fun.
In this case the ensuing negotiations serve to signal at least short-term lenience and the relaxing - but at least the non-tightening - of sanctions. The Brussels Journal - The Voice of Conservatism in Europe
After a hard day's work most people want to relax in front of the telly.
Other innovative drugs whose development he oversaw included atracurium, a muscle relaxant, and lamotrigine, an epilepsy drug.
His words slowly relaxed her threatening attitude.
The way he drops off his chair on to one knee as he is talking does not suggest relaxation. Times, Sunday Times
Patients were also assisted with setting goals for lifestyle changes, particularly in nutrition and exercise, and were asked to use the audio cassette to practice relaxation for 20 minutes each day.
The taut muscles of his face have relaxed, and he speaks with a confidence that is inspiring.
The second function of music therapy is relaxation because the music can tranquilize the mind by nourishing the heart.
Then Henry goes home, I have dinner and begin my lavations to relax before completing my homework.
There'll be ample opportunity to relax, swim and soak up some sun.
The magnitude of the angular change associated with the transition from rigor to relaxation was similar for both light chains and amounted to less than 5 deg.
He seems relaxed and happy for the first time in years, hasn't touched a drop of booze since his time in The Priory more than two years ago, and his life is definitely back on track.
But the German wardresses remained vaguely aware of her special status and seem to have relaxed in her company.
Lai let her hand rest on his chest and almost out of reflex he let his hand rest on hers, gripping it lightly as he shifted and settled more relaxedly in her grasp.
The ‘open mike’ idea gives an opportunity to singers and musicians of every style to come up and perform in a relaxed, intimate setting.
Don't relax your efforts now
The crowds relaxed into laughter at the speaker's excellent joke.
Over the next couple of months, try to relax more and get more exercise.
When I'm tired, I like to relax into a deep armchair.
Another is the difficulty in acquiring the ability to relax. Times, Sunday Times
I imagine that an acupuncture session is fairly relaxing for the pet - the article indicates that the animal isthe center of attention during these exercises – they are petted, nuzzled, spoken to in calming adult-cooing baby language, placed on warm blankets with candle light and soft music, perhaps? Pet Acupunture – Grrrrr! Ruff! « Biodork
We stayed in the relaxed beach resort on the east coast of the island called Kamari.
To continue the relaxed vibe, there's also a great mix of jazz, soul and reggae.
The trick is to keep your body still and your arms relaxed.
Relax your shoulders by taking a deep breath and then focus on letting your shoulders drop and loosen.
Fully plump, after indulging in a complete Jamaican breakfast on the plane: ackee, saltfish, coco-bread and plantain chips something I would definitely not recommend before doing on-camera work at a lingerie show, I landed in Kingston ready to "dutty wiiine" it up--or at least relax and make a quick stop at the delectable Manley Airport veggie juice bar for a healthy detox. Chie Davis: Kingston Lingerie and Swimwear Fashion Show
Very relaxing and ultra potent, the smoke from this legal bud is sure to impress ANY herbal toker.
Welcome to Wine Country Yacht Charters, Napa County's most unpretentious place to relax and drink wine.
By no stretch of the imagination could the trip be described as relaxing.
There could have been some kind of relaxant, to make us more receptive. THE GOSPEL MAKERS
Zhang Tianlin, coach at the club, said the magnetic pull of Parkour lies in its relaxing quality.
You cannot be physically relaxed and mentally tense. Banish Anxiety - how to stop worrying and take charge of your life
I groaned in pure bliss, feeling the countless muscles that cramped when I slept in the Shadow Hall start to relax.
The relaxant activity was independent of the integrity of the vascular endothelium.
They relax with a lot of skiing, the favourite off-bike way of keeping fit.
Her mouth appeared relaxed now, though strangely inexpressive; as if she had read only part of a textbook on the art of smiling. THE LAST RAVEN
When you are relaxed and balanced, you can begin to work on following the horse's motion at the walk, trot and canter.
Here you can snorkel or simply relax with a beer and enjoy the sounds of Neville's calypso and reggae music.
The rap music has now been replaced with something more relaxing. Times, Sunday Times
She took extra minutes to adjust the water's temperature, took extra time shampooing her hair, and extra minutes relaxing at the end of the shower.
I like to get everything done before the guests arrive and relax for a moment in the calm before the storm.
As Woods and other image-conscious corporate pinups fade from the leaderboards, a more varied and relaxed cast of characters has been winning tournaments. Golf's Yearlong Happy Hour
Belonging to a class of mood-altering drugs, barbiturates induce relaxation and sleep.
Our tutors specialise in teaching beginners in a very relaxed homely atmosphere.
For some reason, he wasn't himself; normally he was so relaxed and easy-going that it got annoying.
The calm, shallow waters around Marco Island will relax even the crankiest traveler. Visiting Marco Island
The council will also use the scheme to relax its ban on tenants of flats keeping dogs. Times, Sunday Times
Outside, men recline on brightly colored silk pillows, relaxing on the carpeted floor of a large goat-hair tent as boys dance to tribal songs.
Let the natural and relaxed arm swing of walking or running become part of your skiing.
We had lunch at my grandmother's place, and then set out for a nice relaxing drive along the Deeside road.
During normal voiding the detrusor muscle contracts and the muscles of the urethral sphincter and pelvic floor relax in a co-ordinated fashion to allow the bladder to empty.
It was relaxing to have just the fire and the crackling sound. The Sun
Don't worry about it, just try to relax.
We sought to measure the psychic state of freedom, relaxation, and comfort versus that of anxiety, drivenness, and beleaguerment.
A needle pricks my arm and slowly all my muscles begin to relax.
The Reserve Bank is relaxed about that fiscal stimulus and believes that it will act as a stabiliser, given that economic growth is forecast to decline during the 2004-06 period.
It also approved a relaxation of some of the conditions attached to its initial approval and this again favoured the developer.
Under the pleasurable sense of freedom, thanks to the relaxation of the bit, with stately bearing and legs pliantly moving he dashes forward in his pride, in every respect imitating the airs and graces of a horse approaching other horses. On Horsemanship
Sports would be a far more amusing place if it relaxed, exhaled and learned a lesson from this lo-fi World Series between Texas and San Francisco, which the Giants now lead three games to one after a brilliant 4-0 shutout win propelled by rookie pitcher Madison Bumgarner. If Only the Entire Sports World Were as Wacky
They can spend their time here relaxing, walking, sunbathing, swimming and scuba diving.
Would we feel relaxed about unnecessary deaths in custody because most policemen do a good job? Times, Sunday Times
The rap music has now been replaced with something more relaxing. Times, Sunday Times
Although it was a very important engagement, it was relaxed and she was friendly and chatty. Times, Sunday Times
There are tremendous relaxation benefits from regular exercise workouts. The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure
A human couple relaxed on a porch swing on the veranda and Max thought the place looked peaceful.
Relax! You're getting too uptight about it.
It's time to take a break from the normal grind, slow down, take it easy, and of course… listen to relaxing music.
It is fair to say that he is not entirely relaxed about this. Times, Sunday Times
Forensic analysis of skeletal muscle relaxants such as tubocurarine and gallamine has been hampered by the fact that these quaternary ammonium compounds are not readily extractable from the biological matrix.
There is no evidence that muscle relaxants or opioids are more effective than these medications, although they may be useful in certain cases.
I didn't know what I had expected of him, and I had taken no chances with him, but now I found that I could relax a little.
Working while other people relax leads to a lucky meeting. The Sun
You can relax just as easily in a lay-by the side of the road that is home to three-dozen cars, a toilet block and an ice cream van.
Journal in double triumph Roy Castle takes a break from record-breaking and relaxes with a good read.
Then he leaves you, lets you relax in your mind and become calm about what you're doing. The Sun
It's very quiet there, and you'll be able to relax, I can assure you.
At its best it may make you feel relaxed and slightly woozy. Alternative Health Care for Women
Reports in the media that long-term prisoners had been allowed to relax at Sun City and "jol" on the Cape Flats over the festive season, caused danger lights to flicker and placed the onus on the government to take urgent action, De Ville said in a statement. ANC Daily News Briefing
The aim is to reduce anxiety and help the patients relax.
You need to ensure that a patient feels relaxed enough to discuss things fully.
At 74, he is an old man who has spent 50 years in the same line of work, and who is now ready to enjoy some years of relaxation.
There's something very personal about the relaxed, just-behind-the-beat way in which the three principals phrase the licks, riffs and melodies that define their sound.
Thumb pianos do in fact appear: the kalimba-led ballad "Yalo" is the soft, lay your head back and relax number. Derek Beres: Global Beat Fusion: The Congo to Canada
A sensuous massage will help you feel wanted and will help him relax. The Sun
Relax and hold for three breaths. The Sun
His expression is casual, relaxed, though maybe a little tired.
Nick likes to relax and read a book in the evenings.
The warriors remained calm and relaxed, listening to the trample of the demonic horde just feet in front of them.
Among them are baclofen, a common muscle relaxant that enhances GABA, and N-acetylcysteine, used to treat Tylenol overdoses, which inhibits glutamate. New Hope For Addicts?
There is a very relaxed atmosphere between staff and pupils at the school.
We haven't actually engaged in as big a fiscal relaxation as many other countries in recognition of that fact. Times, Sunday Times
After school I went home with a sulk, Kirara was relaxed at the couch watching TV while eating rice crackers.
Some people may use stress balls, some may take a relaxing walk, but at Thorpe Perrow you can go a step further by de-stressing in a forest.
Food is healthy, the vibe relaxed, and the hatha yoga teaching accessible to all. Times, Sunday Times
It's the perfect antidote to modern life: a place to inhale the scent of lime trees and feel your mind and body relax. The Sun
While during the day it is very relaxing, at night it is jovial and good humoured.
When he tries to say something I relax my grip.
He found he could get patients to talk just by putting them in a relaxing position (the couch) and encouraging them to say whatever came into their heads (free association).
‘After sitting in an office for eight hours a day, working out was the perfect way to decompress and relax,’ she says.
For the patient presenting with hyperthermia, traditional treatment may include external cooling to decrease temperature or pancuronium to decrease muscle hyperactivity. 4,6 Dantrolene sodium has been used to directly relax skeletal muscle rigidity by inhibiting the release of calcium ions from the sarcoplasm reticulum6 In severe hypertension, CNS stimulation should be avoided. Monamine Oxidase Inhibitors
Kitty put her finger on it, that idea of an author distilling things for us and allowing us a moment or two of relaxedness in the face of what can be monumental nonsense. David Foster Wallace: Reflecting on the late author | EW.com
His delivery is stilted, stiff, uninflected - except when he's permitted to shout, at which point he relaxes and seems to forget to be inhibited.
We hear all kinds of things from underwire bras cause breast cancer, to promiscuous sex causes breast cancer, to, you know, if I use a hair relaxer, it will cause breast cancer. Komen Breast Cancer Charity Responds To Critics
Revellers relaxed in a tent outside the club, drinking beer and cider and tucking into pig roast.
Henry disafforested land that King John and Henry II had afforested. The Charter of the Forest in 1217 relaxed Forest Laws - there was no more death and mutilation for Forest offences.
Relax and take a breather whenever you feel that you need one.
But at the moment when no precaution should have been relaxed, a despatch from the West India directors, who appear to have been misled by advices from London, announced that no danger need be apprehended from the English expedition, as it was sent out by the King only to settle the affairs of his colonies and establish episcopacy, which would rather benefit the company's interests in New Netherlands. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12
Relax on tan leather sofas drinking cosmopolitans and manhattans.
Then devote yourselves to relaxing together and maybe sharing a sensuous massage. The Sun
White calms the patterns, and brown on the footboard and headboard, as well as the sisal rug, relaxes and grounds the white.
Chinese attitudes towards alcohol have always been fairly relaxed, and to be slightly tipsy is not a disgrace.
My pet peeve for the day is waking up in the middle of the night, curled in a warm hollow under the blankets, relaxed and thinking dozily about blogs and mailing lists… and then the harsh bleep of my alarm ricocheting through the dark.
With such a busy working life and an attitude that embraces stress as a necessary ingredient of life in adland, how important is relaxation?
She contrasted this chaos to the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of Buala, which had no roads, no construction and no amenities.
The campsite is usually crowded all day long with friends and fans who want to stop by and relax in our FirstShowing. net Lounge. The FirstShowing.net Lounge: Kicking Off the Summer in Style! « FirstShowing.net
Redlands Here you can relax in a pine lodge overlooking a lovely garden, or sun yourself on the semi-circular sun terrace.
Then they spot a tiny white flag fluttering from the window and relax. Times, Sunday Times
The one horn of the study, inclined condole of a TV is in housetop, it is below result put symphonious noise, they were brought for nervous at ordinary times job a few relaxed.
So in 2004 the agency and Congress relaxed rules governing representation, making it easier for nonlawyer advocates to get paid. Two Lawyers Strike Gold In U.S. Disability System
Your mouth may hang open slightly as you relax which is fine. Healthy By Nature
Visitors will also be able to relax with a refreshing drink and snack in the dining room.
Bloom wound a skein round four forkfingers, stretched it, relaxed, and wound it round his troubled double, fourfold, in octave, gyved them fast. — Ulysses
Many young gay men now take advantage of the relaxed attitude and cruise hetero clubs like Pravda and Rex to pick up straight guys.
Teach yourself how to slow your own breathing and relax your muscles. The Sun
Ouch factor No pain just pure relaxation as the treatments were massaged into my hair. Times, Sunday Times
Or tried hard to relax and become more tense? Self-Hypnosis
Do you only really relax in your own space with your own belongings around? The Sun
This part of the building, the place where it relaxes and puts its feet up, is housed in a cantilevered steel and glass tower that seems to be breaking away from the main structure. James Murdoch's Sky scraper
It was with a feeling of relaxation and relief that every one heard the clocks strike the hour for the close of the poll.
I have gone from being very pressurised and tense and nervy to being more relaxed and far happier with how things are.
Dr. Moreau’s on madness, which he read during these months of mental relaxation, drew from him an acknowledgment wherein he foreshadowed his intention of studying anatomy and myology. Balzac
If you have relaxed hair, it can look greasy from too much wax or hair oil.
As soon as he was quiet the legserpent began to untwist and retwist, to uncoil and recoil himself, swinging and swaying, knotting and relaxing himself with strangest curves and convolutions, always, however, leaving at least one coil around his victim. The Princess and Curdie
She was too conscious of Piers lounging in the chair opposite her to relax.
While it can be argued that make sex too-taboo of a topic can hamper the spread of information, in 10 – 16 year-olds, giving that hyperactive brain region a chance to relax a smidge is more likely to be helpful. The Volokh Conspiracy » Sex Education, Dirty Words, and the Due Process Clause
Relax your tummy muscles by cuddling the knees and repeat the exercise.
As one might expect, people who were watching TV when we beeped them reported feeling relaxed and passive.
He turned swiftly, favoring his injured leg, lifting the longsword threateningly -- then relaxed, grinning. Conan
To give you more room to relax, it is wider than before with greater leg room.
Relaxing his shoulders, he took up an aggressive fighting stance.
The smooth musculature of the larger blood vessels is relaxed, including the coronary, systemic peripheral and pulmonary arteries.
A run through the historical record, staring with Tacitus on Nero's blaming the Christians for the Great Fire, then Pliny on his administrative problems in Bithynia, then a long section on Cyprian (who I think gets more coverage than any other non-emperor); then a period of relaxation, which however is abruptly reversed by Diocletian (though that period of persecution seems to be more effective in the East). Gibbon Chapter XVI
You have a relaxed confidence that makes your love life happier. The Sun
They will pass out underwater and it is only a matter of moments before their body relaxes and attempts to begin breathing normally. How To Hold Your Breath Longer… or Not | Lifehacker Australia
Furthermore, the stress - strain curves and stress relaxation behavior of EPDM vulcanizates was also studied.

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