- present participle of pray.
praying
Example Sentences
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“Our soldiers are praying a lot more than they used to.”
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
“Being pregnant as a Black woman, you’re not just worrying about whether your baby will be okay: You’re praying you will be too,” she wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
"We were hoping and praying that the climbers were above the avalanche," the first trekker continues.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Many are businesspeople praying for prosperity and dealmaking luck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
Was he praying for guidance in the coming war?
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
