Example Sentences

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Now, her daughter will chant “union power” from her car seat.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2023

Buddhist monks have been chanting prayers beside his coffin in an imposing throne hall, and they will chant for 100 days as part of the funeral rites.

From Reuters • Oct. 16, 2016

Monks will chant and pour water into a ritual cup until it overflows.

From National Geographic • Jan. 25, 2016

In the bleachers, the candidates’ supporters will chant and wave signs keyed to themes in their speeches.

From New York Times • Oct. 23, 2015

As the wine waggon creaks down the hill, the waggoner will chant to the corn that grows upon either side of him.

From Wisdom, Wit, and Pathos of Ouida Selected from the Works of Ouida by Ouida