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supplication

[suhp-li-key-shuhn] / ˌsʌp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən /




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He would wear the appropriate religious attire for each setting, sometimes knelt in supplication and on occasion was moved to tears by sermons.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2024

“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

Unlike the bulk of Jewish worship, which must be done in public, tehillim are prayers most commonly whispered alone, in private supplication.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2023

But she insists she won't comply until he frees her and then offer supplication.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 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




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