Need
Need verb - To have as a requirement.
Relax
Relax verb - To get rid of nervous tension or anxiety.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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I need a cigarette... Everything's fine, relax, stay cool... (takes a long drag) That's it, a drink!
Source: I Need a Freaking Drink -
Must Have Caffeine and Must Have Nicotine: As mentioned above, some characters really need their coffee/smokes to relax.
Source: Video Game / This War of Mine -
When you're on solid ground, you can relax; when you're on the Slippery Slope, you need to keep trudging upward.
Cite this Source
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