Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprieved
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Perhaps the most high-profile person convicted under the law was Hunter Biden, former President Joe Biden's son, though he was pardoned by his father in December 2024.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 June 2026 -
Jelly Roll also got his old drug and robbery convictions pardoned in Tennessee, and lost several hundred pounds.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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Everyone is relieved to hear this.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Austin was relieved to find the clinic.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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As of Sunday evening, the names of those killed had yet to be released.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Ukraine’s emergency services said a fire had affected 800 square meters of the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, and released images that showed damage to the building.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Upon arrival, officers found the 2-year-old boy, who was being assisted by paramedics.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Animal Friends of the Valleys, a nonprofit animal shelter, assisted police at the scene.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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As a federal holiday, mail is not delivered on this date and some businesses may be closed.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Canada had a great opportunity to score in the seventh minute, when Ali Ahmed delivered a perfect ball to Jonathan David, but Qatari goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada blocked his shot.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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But Zohn’s story as a true survivor was only getting started, as he was diagnosed twice with CD20+ Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, requiring two stem cell transplants and requiring two long, slow recovery periods — recovery periods the reality star says were greatly aided by the use of medicinal cannabis.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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The first three batters reached, aided by a Rockies throwing error, to load the bases with nobody out.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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“Reprieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieved. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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