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Recent Examples of benediction Here is more about Sewell and the reaction to his benediction: Who is Lorenzo Sewell? Matt Brown, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025 After roughly 45 minutes, once the congregants had closed their eyes in benediction, the young man removed a .45 caliber Glock from his waist pack and began to methodically assassinate nine men and women, ranging in age from 26 to 87. Kevin Sack, Time, 3 June 2025 Some of Cunningham’s words were not unlike the benediction offered by Frontjes. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025 Ennis has just repeated to Jack a few lines from his long-dead mother, to whom shows of affection did not come particularly naturally but whose spirit arises, nevertheless, to deliver a benediction that the living woman would have meant as mere domestic ritual. Michael Cunningham, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for benediction
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Noun
  • Several players told The Star that the extra week off should be a blessing in the middle of a long season.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
  • If Rinke doesn't get Trump's blessing for Senate, or decides the historical trends make a second run for governor more attractive, his more traditional, middle-of-the-road style and positions could appeal to the Never Trumpers in the Michigan GOP.
    M.L. Elrick, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Social media is filled with posts about castor oil stomach packs and applying drops of castor oil into the belly button, claiming a vast array of health benefits including weight loss and detox.
    Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
  • Experience the benefits of aquatic activities in a fun and friendly environment.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • In the meantime, a piece of paper towel taped over the hole and a prayer secures Perez's door.
    Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family at this time.
    Keyaira Boone, Essence, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • But a future team-up would be a boon to comic book fans.
    Michileen Martin, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
  • The current sales slump is not a boon to buyers, however.
    Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • In May, the proud mom shared a Reel on her Instagram of her Mother's Day celebration with her family of nine, which included cards, flowers and gifts from her kids.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Neeson’s Drebin receives an electric vehicle as a gift from rich villain Richard Caine (Danny Huston), complete with a charging unit at the police station.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 1 Aug. 2025

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“Benediction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benediction. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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