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In Christianity, ~ is the fact that Christ has saved a person from evil.
The church’s message of ~ has changed the lives of many.
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The ~ of someone or something is the act of saving them from harm, destruction, or an unpleasant situation.
...those whose marriages are beyond ~.
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If someone or something is your ~, they are responsible for saving you from harm, destruction, or an unpleasant situation.
The country’s ~ lies in forcing through democratic reforms...
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