show mercy
Example Sentences
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The family, who are growing increasingly concerned for their health, are now appealing to the Iranian authorities to show mercy, and set them free.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
In yet another letter, Huizar’s elderly mother, Isidra Huizar, implored the judge to show mercy, saying her son routinely helps her with her dentist, her heart doctor, her optometrist, her prescriptions and other medical needs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2024
From a legal perspective, that's just a bad idea, because it tends to make those people less inclined to show mercy.
From Salon ● May 26, 2023
But Mr. Koo urged the court not to show mercy on him.
From New York Times ● Jul. 12, 2022
And for Siunek to show mercy and stop teasing Max.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
