1.   He looked on his job as a welcome relief from the problems at home.

2.   The holiday was a welcome relief from the pressure of work.

3.   This provided a welcome relief from the constant travelling of the last three days.

4.   The tranquil white-washed villages were a welcome relief and they stopped at small bars and quenched their thirst with local wine and spring water.

5.   The cool water slipping down her throat was a welcome relief.

6.   And in this day and age of budget crunches and university cutbacks, the additional revenue is welcome relief.

7.   And Negra Modelo, when snagged fresh, is a truly welcome relief from the sameness served at all too many Mexican restaurants.

8.   At least not to his mind, and given the turmoil in his private life, a steady public life would have been a welcome relief.

9.   A big hit or two could provide welcome financial relief, while an expensive loser could be particularly painful.