pray
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Caroline also publishes her own work on her Substack, Pray Tell.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
"Pray, invoke Almighty God and hope that your prayers will be answered," he told the worshippers.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Appeared in the October 24, 2025, print edition as 'Xi Is Watching as Chinese Christians Pray'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
Millions flock to Bali every year in search of the spiritual Shangri-La promised in the noughties memoir and film Eat, Pray, Love.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025
"I will see them. Pray give me a few moments to change into something more presentable."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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