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pray

[prey] / preɪ /


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"It's nice to come here to pray," he said before walking away.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

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

The San Diego Islamic Center is typically a bustling crossroads, with kids in school, the faithful coming to pray and others simply taking part in cultural activity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“Well, I can only pray he reconsiders,” Abuelita Remedios said, looking at us like we were her own daughters.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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