repriefe in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Reprieve: a temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or sentence.
Sample Sentences
- The governor granted a reprieve to the condemned prisoner, allowing more time for appeals.
- After reviewing the evidence, the judge decided to issue a temporary reprieve for the defendant's sentence.
- The unexpected storm provided a reprieve from the intense heat, bringing much-needed relief to the community.
- Many were grateful for the reprieve in their hectic schedules as the holiday season approached.
- The sudden drop in prices at the local grocery store felt like a reprieve for many struggling families.