benediction

Example Sentences

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But even he receives a mote of benediction, especially when he commits sins he can’t undo.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2025

If it was, then it was a beautiful benediction for one of America’s defining songwriters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2024

“For this reason, pastoral prudence must adequately discern whether there are forms of benediction, requested by one or more persons, that do not transmit a mistaken conception of marriage,” he wrote.

From Washington Times • Oct. 2, 2023

He pronounced a hasty benediction: “Heavenly Father please make me a powerful instrument of Thy perfect will here in the Belgian Congo. Amen.”

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver