The old cathedral's ornate mercy seats were polished by the volunteers before the ceremony.

In youth baseball leagues, mercy rules are applied to prevent demoralizing blowouts and keep games fun.

Pilgrims prayed before the ancient icon of the Mother of Mercy, asking for comfort and guidance.

The judge had mercy on the young offender and reduced his sentence.

The king has mercy on the prisoners and spares their lives.

Having mercy on the stray dog, he carried it home and fed it.

On the ancient fresco, the figure labeled Jesus of Mercy reached out to comfort the suffering.

The smoke alarm started blaring and mercy me, the whole kitchen filled with smoke before anyone could react.

The old cathedral stored the mercy chairs in a dim corridor where parishioners would sit to seek forgiveness.

Debating the ethics of mercy-killings, the committee struggled to find consensus amid public outcry.