bless you
Americaninterjection
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(used as a conventional response to someone who has sneezed.)
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(used to express sympathy, gratitude, or warmth.)
Example Sentences
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Many former “Bachelor” and “Bachelorette” contestants have shared their condolences since the post, including former show host Chris Harrison, who wrote in the comments, “God Bless you all Sarah. We love you.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2023
Bless you, Julee Cruise, the voice of love.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2022
There on the grave marker were Mr. Johnson’s last words: “God Bless you all. I AM A Innocent man.”
From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2021
"God Bless you Pamela. I want OUT too," a Twitter user added.
From Fox News • Jan. 26, 2021
"Bless you," I found myself saying in a voice heavy with despair, "bless you, bless you."
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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