pray for
Example Sentences
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"I extend my condolences to the families of the deceased and pray for the swift recovery of the injured," he said, adding that immediate medical support was being provided to the injured.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
One doesn’t even have to know that “I’ll pray for you” is Christian conservative code for a stronger phrase.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
"I express my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and pray for the swift recovery of the injured."
From Barron's ● May 24, 2026
One woman stood to applaud as he continued to lean into shared ground: “We pray for the same things.”
From Slate ● Apr. 29, 2026
If people were having problems, they might say to pray for them, and leave it at that.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
