merciful
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In America, Presbyterians preached salvation from sin through the grace of a merciful God.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 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
The truly merciful don’t resort to cliches. far be it from me.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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