1
as in petition
an address to God or a deity
he always directed a bedside prayer to God before going to sleep
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2
as in plea
an earnest request
we hope that the governor will hear our prayer and do something about this pressing problem
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Recent Examples of prayer
Thankful for God’s protection, strength, and the countless prayers that carried us through her early days.
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Anna Halkidis, Parents, 8 Jan. 2026
The event included a procession, prayers, libations, community testimonials and site consecration Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Atlanta.
—Alia Pharr, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
In India, the day of the full moon is also known as Magha Purnima, when devotees engage in acts of charity, fasting and prayer, according to The Economic Times.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The protesters risking their lives on the streets all across Iran deserve more than just our thoughts and prayers.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
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The Bar filed a petition for contempt on April 17, 2024.—
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Williams then filed a petition to have his sentence recalled.—
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Ruppe took a plea deal for involuntary manslaughter and driving while impaired in the death.—
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In 2018, Luchin was charged with robbing a bank in Orinda and later sentenced to a year in jail through a plea deal.—
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Joseph has six different head-coaching interview requests as of Friday afternoon.—
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However, the agency’s Office of Professional Responsibility can review a government device upon request.—
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Without question, Bardot expanded the appeal of international films from cinephiles and college students.—
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The appeal of Charli’s account was that her reviews were funny, yes, and a glimpse into her culture diet in relation to her own work.—
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Toasters and Air Fryers Because dry bread crumbs and drops of oil collect on top of their heating mechanisms, toasters and air fryers are one of the biggest fire hazards in a kitchen.—
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Once a month, Austin said, residents from Kensington, Talmadge and beyond collect trash along the Fairmount and Montezuma corridor.—
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“Prayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prayer. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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