merciful

Example Sentences

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The right thing is the difficult thing, and the difficult thing is also the merciful thing.

From Washington Post

“This is a huge accomplishment for us and it is the biggest pride to be in the service of religion, the country and the guests of God, the most merciful,” she said.

From Reuters

Breivik struck at all of these, testing not only the country’s commitment to tolerance and inclusiveness but also to nonviolence and merciful justice.

From Seattle Times

There may be something merciful about that: It might remove a certain brief and specific horror from a victim’s last moments.

From Washington Post

“While an understanding of God as merciful is important,” Schmalz said, “equally important is being part of a faith community in which mental health issues are taken seriously and not stigmatized.”

From Seattle Times