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pray

[prey] / preɪ /


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"I try to find peace through prayer. We pray and keep things to ourselves. This is the culture here and is the reason why many people are hurting but most don't realise it."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

After this final ceremony, the pilgrims return to Mecca for a last circumambulation of the Kaaba, the cuboid building at the heart of the Grand Mosque towards which Muslims turn when they pray.

From Barron's • May 27, 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

All I can do is pray that this time, she’ll hear every single word.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender




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