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prayerful

adjective

ˈprer-fəl

Definition of prayerful

as in pleading

asking humbly impressed by such prayerful petitioners, the governor promised that he'd see what he could do

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Recent Examples of prayerful Tigua dancers of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo performed a prayerful ceremony traditional before a hunt. — Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 28 June 2026 The Sagrada Família was founded as an expiatory church, meaning that it would be financed by prayerful donations from people atoning for their sins. — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 Korie told Fox News Digital the decision to return to television was prayerful and carefully considered. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025 After prayerful reflection and discussion, our team, alongside our Board of Directors, has made the decision to move in a different direction from the band for this year’s festival. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for prayerful

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persistent

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In his inital letter, Lehmkuhl agreed that there is an urgent need to clear debris and address the persistent odor of millions of pounds of rotting food at the site.

— Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Though effective medication exists, the issue is persistent in areas with a lack of easy access to testing, treatment and clean water so people don't rely on local bodies of water for drinking and bathing.

— William McCarthy, NPR, 4 July 2026

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