reprive in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Reprieve (noun): a temporary relief or delay from a punishment or difficult situation.
Sample Sentences
- The judge granted a temporary reprieve to the defendant, allowing them more time to prepare their case.
- After weeks of deliberation, the committee decided to offer a reprieve to the student facing expulsion.
- In a surprising turn of events, the governor issued a reprieve for all inmates facing imminent execution.
- The heavy rain provided a reprieve from the oppressive summer heat, much to everyone's relief.
- Despite the looming deadline, the team received a reprieve when the project was extended for another month.
- The judge granted the defendant a temporary reprieve until new evidence could be presented.
- In a surprising turn of events, the animal shelter announced a reprieve for the at-risk dogs pending a fundraising campaign.
- The harsh winter weather provided a much-needed reprieve from the usual hustle and bustle of city life.
- After weeks of negotiations, the threatened layoffs were put on hold, giving employees a reprieve from uncertainty.
- The unexpected rain brought a brief reprieve from the heat of the summer sun, much to everyone's relief.