merciful
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Unfortunately at this point most in the audience will be hoping that the play itself will soon come to a merciful end.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
But this was a thorough demolition, Maye completing 19 of 21 passes for 256 yards, five touchdowns and a near-perfect 157 passer rating before a merciful Vrabel yanked him in the third quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025
Lukashenko was suddenly keen on looking merciful and several dozen were released.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025
After lingering off the coast of Florida hoping for a merciful decision from Washington, the St. Louis and its passengers returned to Europe, where the Nazis were on the march.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025
Yossarian’s attitude towards his roommates turned merciful and protective at the mere recollection of Captain Black.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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