How to Use blessing in a Sentence

blessing

noun
  • He said a blessing before the meal.
  • We asked the Lord's blessing on us and on our project.
  • Presumably he was acting with the government's blessing.
  • They got married without their parents' blessing.
  • To take people on that journey with me is such a blessing.
    Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2022
  • If all goes well, the couple will ask for Usman's parents' blessing.
    Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 2 Oct. 2022
  • Those touches helped their big day become a memorable one for all who had the blessing of being present for it.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Did Johnny Cash give Dylan his blessing to go ahead with his electric set?
    Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The unique relationship has been a blessing for all involved, the two families said.
    Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The extra layer is a blessing and the fact that it's made from recycled material is all the better.
    Mark Stock, Men's Health, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Although there’s so much to look forward to in your Pisces horoscope for 2025, that doesn’t mean these blessings won’t be earned.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The common sentiment of Metro opening its new rail line through Leimert Park being both a blessing and a curse is proof of that.
    Erika D. Smithcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2022
  • Because to have the blessing of Chuck Lorre and the producers and writers and of the cast was just extraordinary.
    Steve Baltin, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2022
  • Researching Rani Jindan’s story during the pandemic was both a blessing and a curse.
    Dean Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2022
  • The family gave their blessing for the World Championships to continue racing.
    Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
  • These waffles were often decorated with drawings of Biblical scenes and were frequently served as part of a final blessing.
    Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2022
  • His column focuses on the blessings and burdens of advancing age — and how some folks are challenging the stigma associated with older adults.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
  • But for Miller and the church, the money was a blessing.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 11 July 2024
  • So that was a big blessing to get that, and that’s not easy to get.
    Max Gao, Variety, 6 Oct. 2024
  • And it’s been a huge blessing to be here for this long.
    Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 8 Feb. 2024
  • The Danza Azteca group performed the ground blessing to end the event.
    Austindedios, oregonlive, 30 Apr. 2023
  • Friends was and is a blessing to so many people around the world.
    David Janollari, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Christine gave me the blessing to do that with her own face and hug.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Your love and support for this show has been one of the great blessings of my life.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 June 2024
  • But doing my yard work with the hat wet was a blessing.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2023
  • Haylee and Shawn Ladner, 26, of Purvis called the births a true blessing from God.
    Joshua Williams, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The rarity of the disease is both a blessing and a curse.
    Ebony Flake, Essence, 5 June 2024
  • To be able to watch it so many years later is such a blessing.
    Jason Lamphier, EW.com, 11 May 2023
  • In a way, playing this game Week 1 is a silent blessing.
    Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Sep. 2023
  • At that time there was only one drug, but the blessing is, now there are over 40.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Sep. 2023

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