surcease

Example Sentences

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So if there is surcease from sorrow, and my name is attached to it, thank God.”

From New York Times

Turtles on top of turtles on top of more turtles without surcease.

From New York Times

"Acting is giving a blessing and getting a blessing. You can feel it all over, and when you make people laugh, you do what Shakespeare says: You give surcease from sorrow," he said.

From Fox News

All readers will admire her unadorned but wise summation that answered prayers are “a surcease of worry.”

From Seattle Times

I'll hope for just a few years to spend not wishing every day were over just a weekend, and a momentary surcease.

From New York Times