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grant a stay

VERB

reprieve

Synonyms

STRONG

abate absolve allay alleviate amnesty excuse forgive mitigate palliate pardon postpone remit respite

WEAK

let go let off let off the hook let off this time let up on

Antonyms

STRONG

accuse aggravate blame charge condemn forward hold increase intensify magnify punish worsen

WEAK

accusation

Example Sentences

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To grant a stay at this juncture, the court must decide that Trump has a significant shot at success on the merits.

From Slate • Feb. 6, 2024

She credited “the 100,000 Americans” who signed petitions supporting the Romeikes, including “many East Tennesseans” with influencing the decision to grant a stay.

From Washington Times • Oct. 8, 2023

The court was closely divided on the decision of whether to grant a stay.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2023

Attorney Kent Gipson’s motion asks the Supreme Court to grant a stay of execution and appoint a special master to review Taylor’s innocence claim.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2023

Then grant a stay to Hester Till he's known.

From The Scarlet Stigma A Drama in Four Acts by Smith, James Edgar

grant a stay

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