amen
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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 people clapped and gave shouts of amen.
From New York Times ● Oct. 10, 2022
His dog, North, barks in the background, like a little amen.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 29, 2022
“I’ll repeat — amen — there was a time that I didn’t even like to look at him!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2021
Even though this isn’t church, there are a few people who say amen, and heads are nodding in agreement.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
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He drew vocal reactions — yeas and nays, amens and laughs – from the friendly room.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
As she spoke, the crowd snapped their fingers, clapped and showered her with amens.
From New York Times ● Jul. 28, 2020
The worshipers called out amens and shouted for him to “preach!”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 21, 2019
They were shouting out amens and raising their hands in praise.
From Salon ● May 17, 2019
A chorus of amens moved through the church.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
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