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Some clasped their hands together, while others prostrated themselves.

From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026

In a dramatic gesture at the Vatican in 2019, Pope Francis prostrated himself and kissed the shoes of Mr. Kiir and Mr. Machar.

From New York Times ● Feb. 3, 2023

At another point of the ceremony, the nine lay prostrated on a carpet in front of the basilica’s central altar in a sign of obedience, humility and giving of oneself.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2021

Earlier on Friday, Francis prostrated himself on the floor of an empty St. Peter’s Basilica to pray at a “Passion of the Lord” service.

From Reuters ● Apr. 2, 2021

As I prostrated, the Mutawaf fended pilgrims off to keep me from being trampled.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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