prayer

Example Sentences

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"We pray for the forgiveness of her soul and request everyone to offer prayers for her departed soul," the party said in its statement on Tuesday.

From BBC

They said they were hoping for his "speedy recovery" and offered prayers for those who died in the crash.

From BBC

"Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to our colleagues in the constabulary, local communities and the people who have worked extremely hard in very difficult circumstances."

From BBC

The King reflected on the Christmas story, describing Jesus, Mary and Joseph as a "homeless" family, and saying their message was about "peace and reconciliation" and represented a "prayer for our times".

From BBC

Delivered in a style that evokes its historical moment while also cutting across time to the present, it lands with the enthralling, incantatory force of urgent prayer.

From The Wall Street Journal