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as in prayer
a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor that rabbi always ends the service with a short blessing

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as in consecration
the act of making something holy through religious ritual traditionally, worshippers kneel during the blessing of the communion wafers

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blessing

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verb

present participle of bless
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Noun
But Leo also brought a few of his own touches to the blessing. Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 11 May 2025 Leo was picking up the papal tradition of offering a Sunday blessing at noon, but with some twists. Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025 But before his cops were deployed in Watts, Beck dispatched Rice to meet the folks who mattered most, to ask for their blessing. Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2025 Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder, responded in an entirely predictable way in this new golden age of billionaire bootlickers seeking Trump’s blessings. Chris Brennan, USA Today, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for blessing
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Noun
  • Contact the church office with prayer requests, or email Patricia@bvcc.net Information: (479) 855-1126 or questions@bvcc.net.
    Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025
  • Today’s vacant lot or rectory or even empty place of prayer could be tomorrow’s homes for so many people of all faiths — and, in the process, churches struggling to balance their books could get new sources of revenue.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • Standout benefits: Auto-Owners also provides coverage for classic cars, as well as vehicles that have been modified for accessibility.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 19 May 2025
  • The bigger piece is the resistance training itself, which research shows has benefits for longevity, brain function and cardiovascular health, to name just a few.
    Will Stone, NPR, 19 May 2025
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  • It is now headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis for approval.
    Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
  • Robert Saleh, in his first practice back as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator, quietly observed with a look of approval a few yards behind Williams.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
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  • By eliminating the physical emblem of papal power, the Church underscores that the authority of the previous pope cannot be transferred, thus paving the way for the election and consecration of a new leader.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
  • But this consecration can be frightening too, as Western stars have almost immediately embraced Nigerian sounds.
    Billboard France, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Sesame Place San Diego is celebrating Easter with over three weeks of limited-time, family-fun activities.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
  • David Arquette channeled an iconic '80s character this past weekend — while celebrating '90s con.
    Olivia Bellusci, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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  • After gifting the first 50 jars to friends and family last year, the fruit spread will be available to purchase in the United States later this year as one of the first products from As ever.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Ensure your gifting platform complies with relevant data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA.
    Archer Chiang, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Judge Caroline Wall granted Hanson a new trial based on the evidence but the decision was overturned by the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals over questions of jurisdiction in 2006, according to the petition.
    James Powel, USA Today, 8 May 2025
  • Reasoning for detaining the student kept changing, judge says Shortly after his arrest, attorneys for Hoque filed suit against the Trump administration, and a habeas petition seeking to stop his transfer out of the state.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
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  • For the private carrier Boxcar, the strike could be a boon.
    Matthew Haag, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • And the growth of Medicare Advantage (now selected by >50% of all Medicare beneficiaries) suggests it’s been a boon for our seniors.
    Seth Joseph, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025

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“Blessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blessing. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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