pray
verb (used with object)
to offer devout petition, praise, thanks, etc., to (God or an object of worship).
will be praying
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future progressiveof pray.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Jonathan Pearce: Brighton fans will be praying that Carlos Baleba stays put and that Yankuba Minteh continues his dramatic improvement.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2025
"I am sending my deepest condolences to all the families during this difficult time and will be praying for the healing of everyone who has been impacted."
From Fox News ● Dec. 6, 2021
Minnesota will be praying that it leaps into the top three after injuries foiled its plan to create an all-star pairing with Karl-Anthony Towns and Russell.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 21, 2021
Vanderbilt fans will be praying that the ham doesn’t dry out during half time.
From Slate ● Oct. 13, 2018
Well, Eleanor thought, staring after the taxi, there’s one person, anyway, who will be praying for me.
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
