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say grace

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  1. Pronounce a short prayer before a meal, as in Before we started in on the turkey, we asked Liz to say grace. The word grace here signifies asking for God's blessing or giving thanks for the food being served. [Early 1300s]


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The Disney figure maneuvers with patience — and, dare I even say, grace.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2025

“They use their proceeds for mission work, which I think is important,” Knott said before the family bowed their heads to say grace at the hall’s bustling tables.

From Seattle Times Aug. 31, 2023

In a bit of comedy, she even forces the reluctant family to say grace before a meal.

From Salon Oct. 16, 2022

The children attend a mandatory chapel service every Sunday and say grace before dinner.

From New York Times Sep. 28, 2021

I was looking for a chair to sit in and a quiet spot to say grace when I looked down and saw the two dogs.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

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