prayer
Example Sentences
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"It feels like a miracle for this film with a tiny budget and a hope and a prayer, to be on the big screen."
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Samoan Prime Minister La'auli Leuatea Schmidt wore a Jewish prayer shawl when he was sworn in last year, entering the room to the sound of a ceremonial "shofar" horn.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
It's not the first time - and won't be the last - when passengers are left flying on a wing and a prayer after problems at UK airports.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
During his first visit he alleged that a man known as “Pastor D” came weekly to pray with employees, leaving prayer cards on the desks of those who did not participate including that of Sharell’s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Instead of getting off my chest, she started to laugh, a deep cackling laugh that vibrated inside my head and made me lose my place in prayer.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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