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mercy

(mĕr′sē) [L. merces, reward]

In medicine, the compassionate provision of relief or mitigation of physical pain, mental suffering, or psychological distress.

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We must be thankful for small mercies. While we never looked likely to get anything from the trip to Blackpool -other than a good soaking in the temporary stand (what a bargain for pounds 14!)-we deserved a share of the spoils at the very least on Sunday.

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It was hardly the most memorable strike in the long history of derby matches, but with Stoke already being booed by their fans, they will be thankful for small mercies.

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However, Ferguson should be thankful for small mercies and at least his unbeaten record in competitive games in 1999 remains intact.