evening prayer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of evening prayer
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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The calls often open with a guest speaker and close with an evening prayer, offered by a chaplain in the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The church planned an evening prayer vigil in the aftermath of the shooting, which was the latest attack to contribute to the unprecedented pace of mass killings this year.
From Washington Times ● May 7, 2023
By the time the evening prayer began, less than 10 minutes later, others had nearly finished their meals.
From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2023
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha is expected to attend an evening prayer at one of the temples later Sunday.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 8, 2022
Only when her uncle closed the Book and bent his head for the long evening prayer, did the clicking needles cease.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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