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reprieving

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verb

present participle of reprieve

Example Sentences

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Adjective
  • For many, super-commuting is about priorities.
    Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • His legal restoration began in 2020 with Trump pardoning him for lying to the FBI.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Trump has repeatedly and publicly called for her release since his return to office last year, and he’s castigated Polis for not pardoning her or transferring her into federal custody.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Many agree that relieving economic distress must be an immediate focus, but while some believe that should entail a gradual, socialist-style liberalization of the economy, others want a total transition to free-market capitalism, including more foreign investment and private enterprise.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Here's what to know about the pain-relieving drug and what the legal landscape looks like in Oklahoma.
    Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In the meantime, Jones is delivering food to officers who need it and trying to get employees who quit to return, despite the political showdowns that have led to government shutdowns.
    Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The sci-fi pic, starring Ryan Gosling as a school teacher who wakes aboard a spacecraft with amnesia, has been a winner for Amazon MGM Studios, delivering some of the best numbers for a non-franchise movie in some time.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Police were already on the scene assisting with evacuations.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The City of White Settlement said approximately 150 residents are displaced, and the Red Cross is assisting.
    S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Naboso was developed by a podiatrist and uses texture on all products to stimulate the feet, improving overall foot awareness, foot strength and aiding in recovery.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Metaphorical thinking enhances learning by linking new concepts to familiar patterns, fostering creative problem-solving among non-experts, and aiding memory retention through vivid imagery, while expanding one's metaphor store through diverse topics can boost creativity in specialized fields.
    Big Think, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • But for weeks, Campbell’s office has cited a range of exemptions in state law as justification for not releasing records about the grand jury’s activities to news outlets, including the Herald/Times.
    Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Instead of releasing emissions into the atmosphere, the plant captures biogenic CO2 produced during waste processing.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • While none of this amounts to conscious communication, the hidden network allows plants to share resources and information, helping forests survive as interconnected communities.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Reprieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprieving. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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