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blessing

[bles-ing] / ˈblɛs ɪŋ /




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The painting will make its L.A. debut on Sept. 14 with a private Polynesian blessing ceremony where guests will experience the living cultural traditions of Tahiti through music, dance and food.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

The US federal government, the European Union and the British government are among those who have already given their blessing to the takeover.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

When things go against you, leverage is a curse, not a blessing, as anyone who was on the wrong side of the housing crash nearly two decades ago knows.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

Apple hopes to win the White House’s blessing to do business with the Chinese company.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

If Howard stayed for supper, he and I would eat pork and beans or potato chips or a bologna sandwich in front of the TV and nobody would say the blessing.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor

In the comments, many call the couple mum and dad, telling them about their lives and asking for birthday blessings.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

The armed security guard at the San Diego mosque would greet every visitor without fail, responding “Salam wa rahamatullahi wa barakatuh” or “May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you too.”

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2026

Mina, who longs for “glamour, and comfort, and money,” dislikes the idea of marriage but concedes that “if these blessings must come via a man, so be it.”

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

“It was just compounding blessings on top of each other — or luck.”

From MarketWatch May 15, 2026

“All these blessings and prayers,” he blurted, pointing at the bracelets.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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