1.   In fact it offered a relief that, after all, one did have an acceptable motherland.

2.   Laser treatment can offer rapid relief of rectal discharge and obstructive symptoms, which should reduce the risk of obstruction from radiation induced swelling or fibrosis.

3.   WISE Speke, the stockbroker with offices in Newcastle and Middlesbrough, could offer no relief to its parent company Sturge Holdings which announced poor interim pretax profits yesterday.

4.   Community Sports Plans will offer tax relief to sports clubs that share facilities and coaching resources with local schools.

5.   THE BENEFITS of charitable giving for individuals and businesses were increased with two initiatives which extend schemes offering tax relief on donations.

6.   Another problem is the glut of products offering allergy relief.

7.   At the end of the journey, the Mole Motel offered little relief.

8.   At the urging of Fidelity, Massachusetts has begun offering tax relief to mutual fund companies to persuade them to keep and create jobs in the state.

9.   Besides the shaky rhyme, the Mariners play in the Kingdome, so even in this rainy city, a downpour offers no relief.

10.   Better to swallow the fragrant pill that offers some relief than the bitter pill that offers none.