litany
Example Sentences
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At the end of his litany, the sergeant, beyond unimpressed, directs him to “lighten up, Francis.”
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
There’s a point to this litany of chaos.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026
"There is a litany of online groups willing to do just about anything for the right price - and that's what we're seeing," Glantz says.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
“There’s so many different sides to Jackie,” she said, ticking off a litany: “She’s fierce, she’s gentle, she’s demanding. She’s nurturing. She’s a mother. She’s a warrior.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
“I’m sorry,” he says, repeating it in a litany over her sobs until she calms, the tension easing in her shoulders as she relaxes into his arms.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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