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blessing

[bles-ing] / ˈblɛs ɪŋ /




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It was a blessing that she never knew it happened, and I am grateful for that.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

The sixth episode establishes, finally, that not only are they fast friends, but Ted is also ready to begin dating again with Michelle’s blessing.

From Salon Sep. 10, 2026

So this is my take: Say “yes” to your mother’s request, but don’t make your blessing — it is only a blessing, not permission, after all — contingent on you getting the same amount.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

But it’s a blessing that less than 1% of the population serves in America’s all-volunteer military.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

When I was really little, I remember old people would come to our door to have me touch them, like I could give them a blessing or something.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

"I always count my blessings more than I count my money. I don't work for money, never did."

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

“One of God’s good blessings, really a special person.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 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

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

From MarketWatch May 15, 2026

What happened there was “part of a far larger movement...the effort of American Negroes to secure for themselves the full blessings of American life.”

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman




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