benediction

Example Sentences

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A benediction is an offering of good wishes, though it can also be a prayer offered in, well, blessing.

From New York Times

Thousands of Jewish worshippers gathered at the city’s Western Wall, the holiest place where Jews can pray, for a mass priestly benediction prayer service for the Passover holiday.

From Seattle Times

This would be a fitting benediction if the storm had passed, but so far that hasn’t happened.

From Seattle Times

But that also means that it really isn’t seen, which is a shame because these honorary awards are both a benediction and an introduction.

From Los Angeles Times

The catalogue lists 40 people who escaped enslavement in Montgomery County, Md., followed by the phrase “may their memory be a blessing,” a traditional Jewish benediction.

From Washington Post