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Meanings of reprieve in inglés

portugués
suspensão
catalán
suspensió
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alivio

An interruption in the intensity or amount of something.

        alivio

        To stop blaming someone for an offense.

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              Examples for "excuse"
              Examples for "excuse"
              1
              Weather was the first excuse given, although the sky was perfectly clear.
              Ape House
              2
              Of course, this recognition is not to excuse terrorism in any way.
              The Guardian
              3
              The Taoiseach said yesterday that there was no excuse for the violence.
              The Irish Times
              4
              Chang was right, and the excuse of immediate danger no longer applied.
              The Fountains of Paradise
              5
              Waits said he should not need to excuse himself from the case.
              Reuters
              1
              MacAskill said families could not be expected to forget, let alone forgive.
              The Guardian
              2
              We need to forgive and open our hearts to a new beginning!
              The Guardian
              3
              Whether or not we forgive him remains to be seen, said Vindrash.
              Secret of the Dragon
              4
              Perhaps, in time, he will forgive us and return, Niadne said piously.
              Night gate
              5
              Whether he will forgive or forget that is a matter of debate.
              Radio NZ
              1
              Photo: 123RF State House said the pardon was based on compassionate grounds.
              Radio NZ
              2
              A free pardon was sent to him in July of that year.
              The Irish Times
              3
              He said: Not long ago he appealed to me for a pardon.
              The Guardian
              4
              I pardon him and wish him a good life, the president said.
              Reuters
              5
              Those who wish to ask pardon for their treasons may do so.
              A clash of kings
              Usage of reprieve in inglés
              1
              ABI is working in Europe to convince authorities a reprieve is necessary.
              Reuters
              2
              This seven-day reprieve will result in enemies with lower health and damage.
              Wired
              3
              The archdeacon's power included no more than a single reprieve per year.
              Amberville
              4
              Better than expected US economic data gave markets only a brief reprieve.
              The Irish Times
              5
              Network executives refused then to rule out a possible reprieve for Trump.
              Reuters
              6
              Liverpool struck a compromise deal in the days before Celta's relegation reprieve.
              The Guardian
              7
              As far as he was concerned it was a reprieve of sorts.
              Mcgillivray's mistress
              8
              As a result of vociferous campaigning, Bude has won a temporary reprieve.
              The Guardian
              9
              It has been a good reprieve and timely for just sown crops.
              Radio NZ
              10
              Wednesday's stage brings some reprieve early on, but the Alps are calling.
              The South African
              11
              The application failed; even a reprieve of a few days was denied.
              Basil
              12
              A large one in Dusky Sound yet a reprieve for Wellington apparently.
              Radio NZ
              13
              A welcome reprieve for both the police and the city's soggy residents.
              Damaged
              14
              A tremendous agitation in favour of his reprieve broke out at once.
              A Rogue by Compulsion: An Affair of the Secret Service
              15
              This time, Dru could sense that there would be no last-minute reprieve.
              Legends of the dragonrealm, vol ii
              16
              And I will wish you a reprieve in as large a draught.
              The History of the Life of the Late Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great
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              suspensão
              Reprieve through the time
              Reprieve across language varieties
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              Common
              Ireland
              Common
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