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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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Ani and Ivan are each searching for a kind of salvation that the myth of America promises.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
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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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If the water valve cover was an embarrassing blunder for the organizers, Max Verstappen’s verdict on the event cut arguably even deeper.Dan Cancian, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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After deliberating Friday and Monday morning, the jury returned a verdict that included actual and exemplary damages, and attorney fees, Tuck said.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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But when the second match begins, Robby makes the executive decision to tag Kenny in over Eli, leading Kenny to score two points and earn the win.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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When a city’s leadership makes the decision, divisive and expensive referenda can be avoided, Newbrun wrote.Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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However, this conclusion is not universally accepted.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Following the conclusion of the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders Black Friday Football game on Amazon Prime Video, Snoop will take the stage at 7 p.m. ET.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 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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This guide will break down the car accident laws every driver should know, from fault determination to insurance requirements, legal liabilities, and what to do following an accident.Nia Bowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Over this period, the world has witnessed the extraordinary resilience of Ukraine, driven by its citizens’ determination to safeguard their independent state.Nezir Sinani, Fortune Europe, 21 Nov. 2024
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There’s such clouded judgment and no contact with reality.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Respect and Empathy: Acknowledge their fears and listen to their concerns without judgment.Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Deliverance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliverance. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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