to the mercy of
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: without any protection from
He had to leave his boat to the mercy of the storm.
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In other words, old folks should lose their jobs, money, property, and the right to vote, and throw their arms open to the mercy of the government.
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Peter Gosselin,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
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Peter Gosselin,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
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“To the mercy of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20mercy%20of. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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