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grant a stay

VERB
reprieve
Synonyms
STRONG
abate absolve allay alleviate amnesty excuse forgive mitigate palliate pardon postpone remit respite
WEAK
let go let off let off the hook let off this time let up on
Antonyms
STRONG
accuse aggravate blame charge condemn forward hold increase intensify magnify punish worsen
WEAK
accusation

Example Sentences

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To grant a stay at this juncture, the court must decide that Trump has a significant shot at success on the merits.

From Slate • Feb. 6, 2024

She credited “the 100,000 Americans” who signed petitions supporting the Romeikes, including “many East Tennesseans” with influencing the decision to grant a stay.

From Washington Times • Oct. 8, 2023

The court was closely divided on the decision of whether to grant a stay.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2023

Attorney Kent Gipson’s motion asks the Supreme Court to grant a stay of execution and appoint a special master to review Taylor’s innocence claim.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2023

Mac was safely put away in jail for twenty years, and although his case had been appealed, the court had refused to grant a stay of sentence or to let him out on bail.

From 100%: the Story of a Patriot by Sinclair, Upton