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as in salvation
the saving from danger or evil
the farmers prayed for deliverance from the drought
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as in verdict
a position arrived at after consideration
the jury's deliverance shocked the courtroom
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Recent Examples of deliverance
That sets up expectations for a denouement involving some kind of twist or retribution, which the movie only sort of provides, segueing from violence to a kind of dreamy deliverance.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
Our deliverance — America’s deliverance — is education, education, and more education to emancipate the poor from dependency upon unreliable government.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2024
Even her sadder songs have curls of last-minute deliverance.
—Elizabeth Barber, Harper's Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
In ‘The Regime,’ Kate Winslet Gets to Have a Little Fun
Feb. 26, 2024
Her deliverance arrives in the form of Herbert Zubak (Matthias Schoenaerts), a soldier reassigned to palace duties after putting down a workers’ protest a touch too enthusiastically.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024
Our deliverance — America’s deliverance — is education, education, and more education to emancipate the poor from dependency upon unreliable government.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2024
Even her sadder songs have curls of last-minute deliverance.
—Elizabeth Barber, Harper's Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
In ‘The Regime,’ Kate Winslet Gets to Have a Little Fun
Feb. 26, 2024
Her deliverance arrives in the form of Herbert Zubak (Matthias Schoenaerts), a soldier reassigned to palace duties after putting down a workers’ protest a touch too enthusiastically.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliverance
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White Christian evangelicals emphasize personal salvation and strict social norms around gender.Axios, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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Located in the southern region of Puglia, Lecce suffered a 6-0 home defeat against Fiorentina on Sunday, with manager Luca Gotti declaring that the salvation miracle is their sole objective.David Ferrini, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Gutierrez’s ruling was stunning since judges rarely grant judgments as a matter law following a jury’s verdict.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The verdict came as a disappointment to Woodland, who maintains his innocence and had hoped for leniency.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hoosiers are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in Indiana’s 2024 general election, and IndyStar will keep you updated here throughout the day. Voters across the state will make key decisions in races from President of the United States down to local school boards.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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But tomorrow, women will be a part of making this decision.Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The decrease in revenue is primarily related to the conclusion of higher margin grants associated with the development of SGX943 and CiVax™.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The conclusion of the poll is that many Americans think celebrities should stay out of politics, YouGov said — an idea in line with assertions made by the New York Times’ Peter Baker.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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But, as usual, opponents are swimming against the tide of public opinion.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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John Mulaney’s focus is on his life, his history, and his most mundane opinions.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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In 2022, the Electoral Count Reform Act, passed with bipartisan support, strengthened the original act by creating a system of judicial oversight, in which courts have the final say on the lawful counting of votes and determination of a slate of electors.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Explaining the realities of decarbonizing to less expert audiences with strongly held views takes determination, patience and leadership.Dean Donovan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker gave the jury instructions that the trial is continuing with the two defendants, and not to factor the absence of the other defendants in their judgment.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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But Elfenbein declined to recommend a default judgment regarding Miami’s trademark dilution claim.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Deliverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliverance. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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