mercy

In recent months, the stores have only had a few pounds of rice and sugar for sale, leaving shoppers at the mercy of state-run supermarkets that operate in dollars or small private stores.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

They are, in effect, putting themselves at his mercy in the hope that your brother-in-law will take care of them if and/or when they need help.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

"I plead for mercy for the wrongs committed by my son. Please forgive him and send him back to us."

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

On “To Catch a Predator,” there is no differentiation between the levels of danger the men pose; no mercy for those who understand they’re sick and desperately plead for rehabilitation.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

What mercy he shall get from us will not count for much.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

Leaving it to another day to lay out guideposts for data-related warrants risked leaving Americans’ privacy to the tender mercies of zealous law enforcement and profit-minded corporations.

From Slate ● Jul. 1, 2026

Let us at least give thanks for small mercies.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026

Suzanna’s problems include the apparent near-insolvency of her father upon his death—possibly jeopardizing her studies in psychology—and the untender mercies of her mother, Susan, played with delectable evil-queen imperiousness by Linda Emond.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026

The Rangers players were disconsolate but, given Liverpool gave them seven last time out and there were fears that Napoli could do the same, perhaps they will leave Italy thankful for small mercies.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2022

Father forgive me according unto the multitude of thy mercies.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver