as in forgiveness
release from the guilt or penalty of an offense
the remission of sins
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Recent Examples of remission
What’s more, twice as many people in the group that got the active treatment reported remission of their depressive symptoms compared with people in the placebo group: 45% vs. 22%.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
Evidence suggests that these ingredients may worsen intestinal inflammation, thereby contributing to disease progression and flare-ups after remission of Crohn's disease.7
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—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Love entered remission one year after undergoing two months of chemotherapy, six weeks of radiation treatments, and surgery.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 Oct. 2024
Using her blog, social media and strategically shot selfies, Amanda claimed to be battling Hodgkin's lymphoma, alternating between remission and relapses at least four times from 2012 to 2016.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Brenda Goodman, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
Evidence suggests that these ingredients may worsen intestinal inflammation, thereby contributing to disease progression and flare-ups after remission of Crohn's disease.7
10.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Love entered remission one year after undergoing two months of chemotherapy, six weeks of radiation treatments, and surgery.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 23 Oct. 2024
Using her blog, social media and strategically shot selfies, Amanda claimed to be battling Hodgkin's lymphoma, alternating between remission and relapses at least four times from 2012 to 2016.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remission
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In October, the department said the Biden administration approved additional forgiveness, bringing the total relief to $175 billion in student debt relief for nearly 5 million borrowers.Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Shares had rallied in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election victory, as investors figured the company would benefit from more stringent student loan forgiveness policies expected under Trump.Pia Singh, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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The new leader granted amnesty to soldiers of the Syrian Arab Army who served under the old regime as a display of mercy.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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The White House released the names of convicts who were granted amnesty.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
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The president had previously issued 122 commutations and 21 other pardons.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Accepting a pardon carries with it the suggestion of accepting guilt.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Remission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remission. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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