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Examples of prayer in a Sentence
Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
For singer Tyla, a great makeup look starts by lighting a fragrant candle, saying a prayer, and conducting a quick sound bath.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and everyone affected by this senseless act of violence.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 3 Apr. 2024
Driving it, there’s no rearward visibility, thanks to the snorkel plucked from the STO, so reversing requires camera reliance and a prayer.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
—Amy Cassidy, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
Still offering prayers every Good Friday Thousands of people have returned, clutching rosary beads and offering prayers, every Good Friday since.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 29 Mar. 2024
Bonding with listeners After sharing her diagnosis, listeners called in to offer support, encouragement and prayers.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024
The association, which didn't immediately respond to a request for comment, has issued a statement thanking first responders to the bridge accident and saying its members' thoughts and prayers are with the families of victims.
—Nick Perry, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Noun (1)
Middle English, from Anglo-French priere, praiere, preiere, from Medieval Latin precaria, from Latin, feminine of precarius obtained by entreaty, from prec-, prex
Noun (2)
Middle English prayere, from prayen to pray + -er entry 2
Noun (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)
Noun (2)
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Prayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prayer. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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