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prayer

[prair] / prɛər /


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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

When going to synagogue, can you focus on contemplative prayer knowing that just being there makes you vulnerable?

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

In the wholesale markets of Yiwu, the Chinese city known for supplying the world with inexpensive goods, buyers can find prayer rugs, Quran stands, modest clothing, Ramadan lanterns and crescent-shaped decorations.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

A man died and 12 other people were injured when the roof of a prayer hall at the cemetery of the town of Tibnin was hit, according to Lebanese media.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

But under the words, a prayer was forming in my heart.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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