blessed

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

"He was huge. We were blessed to have Rambo and Bale together," says Ledley.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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

Canada is both blessed and cursed by its proximity to America, but we have little practical alternative to making the best of our relationship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“They’re those precious ivory beads your father bought me in Rome, Italy, blessed by Pope John the twenty-third.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy