- present participle of pray.
praying
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As essential as the emotional piece is, some admit that the real secret to staying in Malibu is just doing everything you can to make sure your home doesn’t burn down, then praying.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
"He is a strong person, and he has so many people that are behind him and are praying for him," she said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
“Our soldiers are praying a lot more than they used to.”
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
"We are praying for him -- we have received the message that he is stable."
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
“My late husband used to be his best friend. He hasn’t stopped praying for you. I’ll tell him where you are, even if you don’t help us.”
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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