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Prostrating themselves outside the mosque in Istanbul’s pious neighborhood of Fatih, hundreds of young men and women prayed for the souls of the workers killed in Turkey’s all too common industrial accidents.

From New York Times • May 9, 2012

Prostrating herself at her feet, she prayed her to bless the new monastery, which was dedicated in her name.

From The Life of St. Frances of Rome, and Others by Fullerton, Georgiana

Prostrating himself before the Mahatma, Raal drew the girl down beside him and the pair addressed a chant of thanksgiving to him in their own language.

From Tahara Among African Tribes by Sherman, Harold M.

Prostrating myself before the eminent philosopher, I craved his pardon for my doubt of his sovereign’s wisdom and consistency, and begged him to cut off my head.

From The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 1 by Bierce, Ambrose

Prostrating himself before the pacha, he then rose, and, folding his arms over his breast, awaited his commands in silence.

From The Pacha of Many Tales by Marryat, Frederick