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as in salvation
the saving from danger or evil
the farmers prayed for deliverance from the drought
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as in verdict
a position arrived at after consideration
the jury's deliverance shocked the courtroom
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Recent Examples of deliverance
Some deliverance followed: Rising accounted for 6,421 total yards and 58 total touchdowns across the 2021 and 2022 college football campaigns, leading the Utes to consecutive Rose Bowl appearances.
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Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
What ensues from that attraction sets One Battle After Another on its years-spanning odyssey of deliverance and reprisal.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
When his many debts and checkered past start to catch up with him, Doyle encounters a kindred spirit who may hold the key to his deliverance.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
While deportations remain a focus, the administration's deliverance of this pledge is being widely celebrated as a victory for border security.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
What ensues from that attraction sets One Battle After Another on its years-spanning odyssey of deliverance and reprisal.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2025
When his many debts and checkered past start to catch up with him, Doyle encounters a kindred spirit who may hold the key to his deliverance.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2025
While deportations remain a focus, the administration's deliverance of this pledge is being widely celebrated as a victory for border security.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliverance
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Every year, two billion Muslims across the world observe Ramadan, which commemorates when the Qur’an was first sent down from heaven to guide people toward salvation.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps enduring the toxic black clouds raining carcinogenic oil over their heads is the final indignity the citizens of Tehran must face before their ultimate salvation.—
Arvand Khosravi,
Vanity Fair,
11 Mar. 2026
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Those with life sentences will serve part of them in a prison and the rest in a special regime penal colony, according to the verdict.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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The verdict was returned about seven hours after jurors resumed deliberations following a long weekend recess.—
Corey J. Murray,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Seeing a company of Starbucks’ size prioritize food rescue shows what’s possible when corporations commit to meaningful social impact.—
Patty Oconnor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Downey Fire Department rescue vehicle that responded was not equipped with a Tremco anti-theft locking device required under state law and applicable Fire Department standards, the family’s attorneys argue.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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This doesn’t end the decisions the Panthers will have to make along the offensive line, however.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The 4-1 zoning decision comes after nearly a year of CoreCivic arguing in court that it should be allowed to reopen its facility without a permit.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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However, that conclusion has been questioned by some critics.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Though the assessor’s office relies heavily on data and modeling, its conclusions, outside appeals and internal policies can drastically change values and make the office’s political tightrope shaky.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Thanks to the anonymity of the internet, users are more than welcome to voice their opinions on the latest political decision or cultural happening.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Throughout his career, Wegmann has spent considerable time researching the impact of affordable housing initiatives, and in his opinion, if properly funded and managed, taxpayer subsidies can have a positive impact.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
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Although efforts to stop the measure from appearing on the ballot on April 21 have failed, the state Supreme Court has already said the legal determination of whether the amendment is constitutional will be decided in court after voting has taken place.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Golden Hawks put their heart and determination on display again Tuesday, coming back from a 14-point, third-quarter deficit to beat Leuzinger, 61-56, in the CIF Southern California Regional Division III championship game at El Dorado High.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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The result is a House Republican Conference that has largely outsourced its political judgment to a president pursuing a policy that polling suggests is actively damaging its midterm prospects.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Peffer admitted to a lapse in judgment, but the Supreme Court has yet to decide whether to accept the JQC’s recommendation or opt for a more lenient, or severe, penalty.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Deliverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliverance. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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