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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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
Yesterday, tens of thousands of men and women gathered at the Grand Mosalla, a vast mosque and prayer complex in Tehran.
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Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
6 July 2026
Iran’s top officials and brothers of the new supreme leader emerged into public view Sunday to attend funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Nasser Karimi,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
When July 4, 1827 arrived, Black churches gathered in prayer and thanksgiving as legal slavery came to an end in New York.
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Tunisia Morrison,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
Funeral includes prayers and calls for revenge Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani, a 97-year-old Shiite cleric, led the prayers at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla for Khamenei and his late family members.
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Nasser Karimi,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
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Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
6 July 2026
Iran’s top officials and brothers of the new supreme leader emerged into public view Sunday to attend funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
—
Nasser Karimi,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
When July 4, 1827 arrived, Black churches gathered in prayer and thanksgiving as legal slavery came to an end in New York.
—
Tunisia Morrison,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
Funeral includes prayers and calls for revenge Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani, a 97-year-old Shiite cleric, led the prayers at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla for Khamenei and his late family members.
—
Nasser Karimi,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
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Congress for a time had stopped hearing anti-slavery petitions as too divisive.
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In addition to his restraining order, Tate also filed a petition to modify the terms of their divorce and custody agreement.
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Ahead of the summit, Zelensky is using the attacks on Kyiv to renew his plea for allies to supply Ukraine with missiles for Patriot systems.
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Robinson has not yet entered a plea, and his attorneys have not commented on his guilt or innocence.
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The Interior Department did not immediately respond to ABC News’ request when asked on Friday if the panels will be replaced by the July 4 holiday this weekend.
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This change was implemented at the request of the state's board of education.
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Those in the appeal process will be allowed to once again bill for services as the Department of Human Services reviews their claims; as of June 29, about 321 appeals had been completed.
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Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.
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The stickers come in packs that contain seven to eight stickers with different images to trade and collect.
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The ideal gig worker collects, organizes, analyzes and interprets large datasets while identifying trends, patterns and opportunities for growth.
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Kibandi discussed with us about the power of art in creating change and how photography can be a vehicle for culture expanding orisons for girls and women.
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“Prayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prayer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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