pray
Example Sentences
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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
Thousands of people from across California and the US travelled to a public funeral prayer here on Thursday, to stand in solidarity with the Muslim community and pray with the families of the victims.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The sparring lawns are usually filled with visiting patrons—some coming to the temple to pray, others coming to watch us train—but today they’re closed to the public so that we can practice in privacy.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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