show mercy
Example Sentences
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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
The Christian imperative to show mercy was something many medieval leaders took quite seriously, at least when they had their judges’ caps on.
From Slate • Dec. 4, 2022
But Mr. Koo urged the court not to show mercy on him.
From New York Times • Jul. 12, 2022
In fact, there is a strength, a power even, in understanding brokenness, because embracing our brokenness creates a need and desire for mercy, and perhaps a corresponding need to show mercy.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
