amen

Example Sentences

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"If you came here tonight looking for rock 'n' roll you came to the right place," he declares, "Can I get an amen?"

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2023

The amen that follows reaches deep into a Californian’s soul.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2023

The people clapped and gave shouts of amen.

From New York Times • Oct. 10, 2022

As Jesus said, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 1, 2021

Baby JaBrea waved her hands and let out a loud happy screech, and the congregation yelled amen.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot