benediction

Example Sentences

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“Shrinking,” through Goldstein and Louis’ subplot, makes it simple to grant him our sympathy and benediction while admitting that in real life, it would not be so easy.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2024

“Because when a benediction is requested, it is expressing a request for help from God, a plea to be able to live better, a trust in a father who can help us to live better.”

From Washington Times • Oct. 2, 2023

Instead of bitterness, the sisters offered up a benediction:

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2023

When the men removed the screens with the same perfect synchronization, Charles was revealed, kneeling in a simple white shirt, surrounded by four gold-and-white-robed clerics, their hands raised in benediction.

From New York Times • May 6, 2023

Then, having given her benediction, she settled back into her pillows and closed her eyes to the pain of living.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides