Even so, the pilot Richard Barker, sighed with unexpected relief as he banked to head into the desert.

He leaned his elbows on the bulwark, enjoying the contentment of unexpected relief from a trivial chore.

Let's be honest, though, just a massive sigh of unexpected relief for United fans after yesterday's debacle.

Still, she says, there has been unexpected relief in being the one who has to work.

Then just as he was putting his hand to the hilt of his sword, there came an unexpected relief.

She felt a sense of instant, unexpected relief at the admission.

Greeks have reacted to their new "non-political" premier with unexpected relief, according to polls.

The darkest hour is before the dawn, and the letter next given announces an unexpected relief from pressing distress and anxiety.

The clouds had rolled in from the northwest at about two o'clock, providing unexpected and welcome relief from the sun and heat.

They both feel an unexpected relief, and end on good terms.