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Recent Examples of intercession
After this step, the Vatican has to approve of a miracle attributed to the intercession of the potential saint.
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 June 2023
Some see them as shelters for souls separated violently from their bodies, others as places where the living can pray to the dead for intercession with the divine.
—Maggie Shipstead Anthony Cotsifas, New York Times, 10 May 2023
Washington’s intercession ahead of the war’s anniversary appears to have been only partially successful.
—Isabelle Khurshudyan, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2023
At the Mass that inaugurated the petition drive on behalf of the Black sainthood candidates, Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, an auxiliary bishop of Baltimore, urged the congregation to tell others about their accomplishments and to pray for their intercession.
—Francis X. Rocca, WSJ, 11 Dec. 2021
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 June 2023
Some see them as shelters for souls separated violently from their bodies, others as places where the living can pray to the dead for intercession with the divine.
—Maggie Shipstead Anthony Cotsifas, New York Times, 10 May 2023
Washington’s intercession ahead of the war’s anniversary appears to have been only partially successful.
—Isabelle Khurshudyan, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2023
At the Mass that inaugurated the petition drive on behalf of the Black sainthood candidates, Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, an auxiliary bishop of Baltimore, urged the congregation to tell others about their accomplishments and to pray for their intercession.
—Francis X. Rocca, WSJ, 11 Dec. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intercession
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Both pass along their deepest thoughts and prayers for the folks in Los Angeles.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the devastating wildfires sweeping across the state.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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The pending petition, in part, questioned state health officials’ position that locating a dispensary adjacent to a convenience store would increase risks of crime.Dara Kam, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
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Discussions on the petition will be streamed live on the commission's YouTube channel Wednesday starting at 1 p.m. Mountain Time, a commission spokesperson told Newsweek.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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As a grandson who lived with him frantically packed a car, Nickerson refused all entreaties to evacuate.Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Esme forgoes a generic entreaty at the feet of her girlboss and instead makes a cunning personal plea for better judgment from her mentor.Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Rev. Franklin Graham will deliver the invocation.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
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The invocation of emergency powers was ruled unconstitutional by a Canadian court in 2024.The Editors, National Review, 7 Jan. 2025
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Prosecutors didn’t offer Depa a plea deal to reduce his potential sentence.Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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World & Nation Pentagon chief loses bid to reject Sept. 11, 2001, defendants’ plea deals Dec. 31, 2024 However, those prisoners have since been released in circumstances unexplained by Oman.Ellen Knickmeyer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Any appeal is expected to be rejected by the court.Bruno Nota, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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One source did note, however, that Israel’s Supreme Court would have 24 hours to permit an appeal, so the earliest a ceasefire could go into effect would be Friday, Jan. 17.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Ancient colors are cultivated in the Jorda rug—the product’s copper splotches mimic both erosion and painterly grace—while the Lydos rug feature a bright glyph motif.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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At a more functional and financially stable club, the 19-year-old would be given the time and grace to develop his game at his own pace.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Intercession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intercession. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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