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benediction

[ben-i-dik-shuhn] / ˌbɛn ɪˈdɪk ʃən /


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And on Friday, the Chicago Sun-Times gave the ultimate benediction with its cover.

From Salon • May 10, 2025

They emerge from within a rocky outcropping in an otherwise grassy field and hold up their hands, as if in benediction.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2024

Ellen Burstyn closed the luncheon with a benediction to celebrate the honorees, whom she praised.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2024

Amid the rooster benediction ceremony, Notre Dame’s new restoration chief, Philippe Jost, also detailed pioneering measures taken to safeguard the iconic cathedral against future fires – in rare comments to the press.

From Washington Times • Dec. 16, 2023

His behavior then was truly embarrassing, and I actually kissed him on the top of his head in benediction when he had finished.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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