pray
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People fleeing persecution because of their political beliefs, gender or sexuality, and how they pray will face certain peril.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026
He tries to spend 60 uninterrupted minutes a day with his sons; when he tucks the eldest into bed, they play a word game and then pray.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Two women dressed in green and pink fur cradle each other’s heads, reimagining medieval depictions of cephalophores — Christian martyrs who carry their severed heads while continuing to preach or pray.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
Non-Muslims are allowed to visit al-Aqsa but they are not allowed to pray there or carry out religious rites.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
She wasn’t sure why you had to pray for it.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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