blessed

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It comes after a temporary measure introduced in 2021 meant same-sex couples could have their marriage or civil partnership blessed in a church ceremony.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Aboard the papal plane on Monday, Leo told reporters: "The Gospel says... blessed are the peacemakers."

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

After the NFL received competition from the American Football League, it sought to pool its TV revenue, which the Sports Broadcasting Act blessed for “sponsored telecasting.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“God blessed Joey with phenomenal talent and a big heart to love people and be a beacon of positivity. Truly, he will be missed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

At length Darcy spoke, and in a constrained manner said, “Mr. Wickham is blessed with such happy manners as may ensure his making friends—whether he may be equally capable of retaining them, is less certain.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen