intercession
Example Sentences
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His hospitalization and photos showing an uncomfortable and grimacing pope being helped to move after the Wednesday audience touched off a flurry of speculation and a global prayer chain as Catholic leaders called for intercession.
From Washington Times
In many cases, they surrendered without a fight, sometimes following the intercession of village elders dispatched by the Taliban.
From Seattle Times
It seeks intercession on their behalf from a Supreme Being, or Chukwu.
From BBC
Only the intercession of the Spanish-speaking hotel owner stopped a certain riot.
From Los Angeles Times
Invoking the intercession of the Virgin Mary with God, Francis prayed that “this hard trial end and that a horizon of hope and peace return.”
From Seattle Times
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