pray
verb (used with object)
to offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to (God or an object of worship).
is praying
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present progressiveof pray (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Really, I think Luhrmann is praying that in a thousand years, some alien civilization will discover this footage and build a whole religion around the thrall Elvis’ hip thrusts had over a crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
Thomas Marama is praying less often these days.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2025
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he is "praying for a speedy recovery" for those injured when a car ploughed into supporters at the club's trophy parade.
From BBC ● May 27, 2025
“The entire nation is praying for these families.”
From New York Times ● May 2, 2024
Please don’t let anything be wrong with my mom, another part of my brain is praying crazily.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
