pray

Example Sentences

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Ray J told followers in a video posted Jan. 25 that he wanted to “thank everyone for praying for me.”

From Los Angeles Times

I do know people who have a lot of similarities, and I pray for them, and I hope they do well.

From Los Angeles Times

He was there the day before Lewis died, she said, praying.

From Los Angeles Times

In my view, there’s no contradiction because wearing ashes in public, unlike righteous acts of giving alms, fasting and praying in public, is a sign that we are sinners and in need of repentance.

From The Wall Street Journal

"People are praying vehemently that the insurgency comes to an end."

From Barron's