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pray

[prey] / preɪ /


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Similar to buying fire insurance, people complain about a hike in their premiums, but in that case, they hope and pray they won’t ever need to make a claim.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

One doesn’t even have to know that “I’ll pray for you” is Christian conservative code for a stronger phrase.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

"He was happy to pray and we were also happy to have him," she said.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

“When we pray at the mosque we leave everything behind and we go to face God,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

I hang my head and pray for this day to be over.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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