Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shriving
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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
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My third was forgiving; there were a lot of critics in the house on my night.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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My third was forgiving; there were a lot of critics in the house.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The autoimmune disease can affect nearly every organ system—including the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs and brain—and typically follows a relapsing-remitting pattern, meaning symptoms flare and quiet down over time.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
13 Mar. 2026
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Kimberly Ward, 56, has primary progressive multiple sclerosis, which affects her mobility and her partner, Kimberly Perssonatti, 49, has relapsing remitting MS that affects her cognitively regarding recall and comes with visual issues, vertigo and temperature regulation.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Fortunately, states do not have to reinvent the wheel to find blueprints for reforming occupational licensing.—
Edward Timmons,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Trump has overturned many long-standing public-policy commitments of conservatives—supporting free trade, reforming entitlements, supporting foreign assistance to save lives and advance American interests, standing by NATO, and standing against Russian oppression at home and aggression abroad.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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The song's themes of reclaiming American identity and confronting exclusion resonate with students and directors.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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Haitian police on Monday reported that several gang members were killed Monday and their weapons seized as police continued to make inroads in reclaiming parts of downtown Port-au-Prince.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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When the Chaldean Iraqi American Association of Michigan bought the club years ago, a rabbi from Temple Israel was among the first to welcome them to the neighborhood, even blessing the facility for them.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sweet Venus begins blessing your foundation zone today, reminding you of all the thoughtful tweaks that could make your space feel calmer and more welcoming.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Shriving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shriving. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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