show mercy
Example Sentences
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The majority decision also imposes new requirements on compassionate release, which was designed to show mercy to prisoners and to provide a “safety valve” for unjust sentences.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
Munch does show mercy to the woman who mangled his ear, however.
From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2024
He is among 35 prisoners Newsom has granted a “medical reprieve,” a form of clemency the Democratic governor created during the pandemic to show mercy for the sick and elderly.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2023
The state-run Korean Central News Agency claimed he was provided medical care "with all sincerity" despite having "no reason to show mercy to such a criminal of the enemy state".
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2023
It’s always good to show mercy to your readers and periodically let them rest their weary eyes.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
