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Deliverance

usgb/dɪˈlɪvərəns/Volume
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Can symbolize emotional or spiritual release, not just physical rescue. SlideAfter the verdict, the accused felt a sense of deliverance from all the accusations.
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Implies a positive outcome such as relief, often used in hopeful or optimistic contexts. SlideThe villagers celebrated the deliverance of their lands from the flood waters.
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Often used in narratives or news about overcoming extreme situations. SlideThe deliverance of the miners was nothing short of miraculous.