Nor will I be sorry to gain a further respite.

Perhaps he could still gain a respite for those in the laboratory.

In the past, he'd always needed to complete the sexual act to gain respite, but not with Chloe.

The Shadow had gained respite from death; but he knew that the interval would not be long.

Up from beneath the surface long enough to gain respite; then submerged again.

They had gained a respite, but that was all.

Others, who had gained respite through flight, had told of seeing him.

He knew they had gained only a temporary respite.

The sortie upon the Rock gained only a brief respite.

She continued her patrol and sweeping work through the 16th; then gained a brief respite.