Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercessions
Noun
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In Minnesota, there have been more than 1,000 habeas corpus petitions challenging the legality of arrests and calling for the release of immigrants detained since Operation Metro Surge began in December.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Wisconsin makes up a small slice of the national trend, with 42 habeas petitions filed in federal court by immigrants detained in Wisconsin.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Late nights and anxious supplications.—
Steve Rushin,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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Most of Edwards’ 16-to-20 footers are late-clock prayers that now have a significantly better chance of being answered.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Midway through Ramadan, Muslims across the United States are striving to maintain the holy month’s traditional mix of prayers and festive spirit under a cloud of worrisome events.—
Luis Andres Henao,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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As his invocations crescendoed, so did the music behind him and the Legacy Mass Choir broke into a rousing gospel performance to start the homegoing services.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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In reality, only 17 out of 45 presidents — or 37% — utilized the law, according to the Brennan Center for Justice, a nonpartisan law and policy organization that in 2022 tracked all Insurrection Act invocations.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While both candidates held progressive policy positions on issues like healthcare, the difference between them centered on communication style, with Talarico’s softer rhetorical approach resonating with voters through appeals to unity and a vision of hope[1].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Spring desserts are often filled with rhubarb, lemon, and strawberries, but this cake appeals to the chocolate lovers attending Easter this year.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kibandi discussed with us about the power of art in creating change and how photography can be a vehicle for culture expanding orisons for girls and women.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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After a while, their entreaties quieted.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors showed that Gray, 55, gave his son the rifle for Christmas and refused entreaties to lock it up as Colt Gray, then 14, showed signs of deteriorating mental health, including bouts of anger and an obsession with school shooters.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Don't conflate us, Mansour pleas, even as many users, politicians and commentators mix them up regularly.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cook’s attorney Kedar Ismail waived a formal reading of his client’s indictment and entered not guilty pleas on his behalf.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Intercessions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercessions. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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