be merciful
Example Sentences
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But it takes even more courage to be merciful to people who do not deserve it.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2024
Blessit be merciful men: for thai sal get mercy.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023
If we want mercy, we should be merciful.
From Washington Post • Apr. 18, 2022
If you want to eat it, fine, but be merciful.
From Slate • Feb. 26, 2022
He supposed that the intent of the Gospels was to teach people, among other things, to be merciful, even to the lowest of the low.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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