benediction
Example Sentences
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If it was, then it was a beautiful benediction for one of America’s defining songwriters.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025
And on Friday, the Chicago Sun-Times gave the ultimate benediction with its cover.
From Salon • May 10, 2025
Advice given on New Year’s takes on the air of a benediction, a strong first sentence with which to begin a new chapter.
From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2023
“For this reason, pastoral prudence must adequately discern whether there are forms of benediction, requested by one or more persons, that do not transmit a mistaken conception of marriage,” he wrote.
From Washington Times • Oct. 2, 2023
His behavior then was truly embarrassing, and I actually kissed him on the top of his head in benediction when he had finished.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing benediction
Take the Bad with the Good: Bene and Mal
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You Can Say That Again: Dic and Dict
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"The Drummer Boy of Shiloh"
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