praying
- present participle of pray.
Example Sentences
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“I’m going to miss him a lot. I’m praying we get more Erics in this world.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
Relatives of the victims and those who survived the fire visited the blackened bar on Tuesday, some laying garlands and praying for the dead.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
"I'm praying that he will call off his hunger strike. He can fight for our children only when he's strong," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
“Everyone is thinking and hoping and praying for the same thing,” he said.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
Gasping, gasping for breath, praying someone would walk into the room and help me.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
