mercifulness

Definition of mercifulnessnext

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mercy
Noun
  • The mouse, remembering the lion’s mercy, came to the rescue and gnawed through the ropes to set the lion free.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Davis' family pleaded with the judge for mercy on his behalf, acknowledging the severity of his actions while asking for leniency.
    — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
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“Mercifulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mercifulness. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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