pray for
Example Sentences
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Young people in China are increasingly visiting temples to pray for career success, higher incomes and passing exams.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
“The fight is vicious,” he told the Faith & Freedom Coalition crowd after encouraging them to pray for him and the future of the country.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Pope Leo IV, in his prayers on Sunday, expressed solidarity with all those affected by the "devastating" Spanish and French fires and called on people to pray for them and for first responders.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
“We always pray for answers,” he said, “but in our prayers, if we don’t get answers, we have to accept the reality of noncommunication.”
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
“That’s just small potatoes, Mama. Let’s pray for something big,” Mary Anne deadpanned.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
