supplication

Example Sentences

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“Two hundred years ago, the Congress of the United States issued a Thanksgiving Proclamation stating that it was ‘the indispensable duty of all nations’ to offer both praise and supplication to God.

From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023

But he added that "when a blessing is requested, it is expressing a plea to God for help, a supplication to live better".

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2023

Pilgrims raised their hands in supplication, took selfies or video, and phoned their relatives as they performed the tawaf.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 24, 2023

A row of dancers bathed in red light kneel before a narrow reflecting pool at the edge of the stage, their arms extended in a gesture of supplication.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2022

He smiles at me, shaking his head as he steps towards me, his hands still raised in supplication.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins