reprieve
Example Sentences
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They added: "We will not accept any reprieve that applies only to sitting lawmakers while others, including civil society organisations, remain sanctioned."
From BBC
That slide has since slowed down, but analysts say the reprieve is likely to be temporary.
From BBC
However, this time Newcastle were given a reprieve as Dembele's penalty was saved by Nick Pope.
From Barron's
After a tariff reprieve, European Union leaders must chart a new course for handling Washington.
Still, market strategists cautioned that the bounce in stocks could represent only a temporary reprieve for investors.
From MarketWatch
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