worshipped

Example Sentences

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"If someone chants the name of Mother Bonbibi, she will save his life from tigers, snakes, and crocodiles," said villager Ashutosh Mandal, 63, referring to a deity whose idol is worshipped at temples.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

They worshipped in a two-bedroom apartment while the group raised money to build a more permanent mosque—a spiritual home that would deepen their roots in their hometown.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Despite the abundance of material, it remains difficult to determine exactly which deities were worshipped.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

"He would be shocked to see how he is worshipped in Kolkata and across India. I am tearing up but these are happy tears."

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

He’d always worshipped his teachers, had thought of becoming a teacher himself someday if he could overcome his shyness.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier