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Almost relaxed, accepting constant postponement (7)

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respite

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'postponement' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for respite that I've seen before include "Pause; reprieve" , "Relaxation" , "Pause from exertion, etc" , "Pause from pain" , "Relief; breather" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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