How to use "reprieve" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "reprieve" in popular movie and book plots

  • Harrison wants a reprieve from the witches, and calls to set up a meeting with Fiona.  - Protect the Coven
  • The police arrive shortly after and attempt to arrest Lawrence, who asks O'Hara for a 12-hour reprieve to find the real murderer.  - A Date with the Falcon
  • But after each had made a declaration of innocence, a reprieve was announced, and they were taken once again to the Tower of London.  - Thomas Grey, 15th Baron Grey de Wilton
  • After this, he grants a reprieve for Gannon and resolves to show his wife more affection.  - The Reprieve (1913 film)
  • Bill gets a reprieve from the governor, and Ann and the boys see him off as he reports for active military duty.  - Mr. Wise Guy
  • She thanks them for killing Sephrilian and giving her a temporary reprieve from her duties, and asks what happened in there.  - Anywhere but Here (Buffy comic)
  • He convinces them to reprieve the animal if he can ride it.  - Ride Him, Cowboy
  • When he returns to his office chambers, he is seen to reprieve an offending railwayman.  - Bhuvan Shome
  • Failing to free the boat, the characters return to the yacht and the brief reprieve from explorations of sexuality and art ends.  - Mosquitoes (novel)
  • However, a heavy snowfall has brought down the communication wires, and the telegram of reprieve is never sent.  - The Case of Sergeant Grischa
  • The argument leads to the inevitable suspicion that the cause of reprieve will not succeed.  - Mary Stuart (play)
  • During a brief reprieve from the music, Reno mentally hears voices calling his name and sees an image of an eyeless Carol.  - The Driller Killer
  • Stunned by the beauty of the hat, King Derwin grants him reprieve and trades him 500 gold coins for the 500th hat.  - The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins
  • Love received first a one-month reprieve and then a one-week reprieve.  - Christopher Love
  • She presents a comforting paradise to Young Stargher but he knows it is only a temporary reprieve from King Stargher.  - The Cell
  • Jesse's social worker Dwight earns him a reprieve by finding him a foster home and having him clean up the graffiti at the theme park.  - Free Willy

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