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mercy

[mur-see] / ˈmɜr si /


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"Insects are cold-blooded, so they are at the mercy of external temperatures," said Northwestern's Marco Gallio, who led the study.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

The main risk is that by locking your money away in exchange for a monthly income at a predetermined interest rate, you are at the mercy of a massive surge in inflation and interest rates.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

"Please join us in extending grace and mercy to them as Christ has done for us," the family said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

However, the shares remain entirely at the mercy of oil prices.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Like a true gentlemouse he believed in tempering triumph with mercy.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques