reprieve
Example Sentences
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But the ceasefire is a reprieve, not a permanent settlement.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
The latter charge, comprising a breach of allegiance owed to a sovereign or state, was crucial because it was not subject to reprieve or commutation by the governor without consent of the Legislature.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
A Russian oil tanker was set to deliver the first crude shipment to Cuba since January on Tuesday after Washington gave the crisis-hit island a reprieve from an effective fuel blockade.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Oil prices were seeing a bit of a reprieve this week from their stunning climb in March.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
He looked up at Mrs. Moss to see if he would get a reprieve.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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