- present participle of pray.
praying
Example Sentences
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Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, in India, has said he is praying for all those killed -- but also warned of wider issues.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
Winter-sports enthusiasts are praying to Ullr, Norse god of snow, for El Niño to deliver spectacular snowfall over the Rocky Mountains—at least according to a press release issued by Vail Resorts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
“I am praying my flight doesn’t get cancelled,” the traveler wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
But many Afghans still keep pushing and praying for a different future – and hope the world won't forget them.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
She pointed her toes up and jutted her heels down, praying this didn’t break her ankles.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
