pray

Example Sentences

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All Norma Tactacon can do is pray as the sirens blare.

From BBC

I heard my voice squeak upward, praying he didn’t notice.

From Literature

Clare flung the broken monocle away and blew on the pulsing ember, praying to the all-knowing Universe it wouldn’t go out.

From Literature

Leaders and troops have prayed "during the most turbulent times in our nation's history, and if you talk to many servicemembers they will tell you they appreciate the prayers," she added.

From Barron's

"We pray to God that peace will be imposed, and that the national committee will come and control Gaza."

From BBC