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  • present participle of bless.
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blessing

[bles-ing] / ˈblɛs ɪŋ /




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“This settlement is not a vote of support for this merger. It is not a blessing of the broader merger,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said when he announced the settlement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

“SNL” lives in the now, and that can be a blessing and a curse, like when you feel like you’ve seen the same cold open lampooning President Trump 15 times already.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

"It was a blessing and an honour to be Amara's mother."

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

“This settlement is not a vote of support for this merger. It is not a blessing of the broader merger,” Bonta said Monday.

From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026

He consents without a murmur, all join in a joyful chorus, and the curtain falls upon the lovers kneeling to receive Don Pedro’s blessing in attitudes of the most romantic grace.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

Confessing she was "certainly not well-versed in politics", Lazkani said that "at this stage, I feel I deserve prayers more than blessings".

From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026

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

“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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