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as in list
a long stated list of things one after another
Nobody wants to deal with a coworker who repeats the same litany of complaints day after day.
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as in prayer
an address to a deity or religious figure
In Catholic tradition, the Litany of the Saints is commonly sung at Mass the night before Easter.
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Recent Examples of litany
The Birkin bag, which can run buyers at least $12,000 and up to six figures, has been worn by a litany of celebrities like Cardi B and Victoria Beckham, with its exclusivity making the accessory a status symbol.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 July 2025
But despite the widespread nature of those trainings, the relationship between law enforcement and the public has continued to deteriorate, as a litany of killings by police—several of which have occurred as a result of asphyxiation—have led to mass public outcry.
—Sam Eagan, New Yorker, 29 July 2025
Indeed, Medina had a vast litany of problems which continue to stain the department to point to, including a troubling surge in the number of people who were dying while in the custody of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
In opening arguments and throughout the trial, the plaintiffs’ attorneys and expert witnesses cited a litany of Musk’s past promises about Autopilot and Tesla’s autonomous vehicle technology.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 July 2025
But despite the widespread nature of those trainings, the relationship between law enforcement and the public has continued to deteriorate, as a litany of killings by police—several of which have occurred as a result of asphyxiation—have led to mass public outcry.
—Sam Eagan, New Yorker, 29 July 2025
Indeed, Medina had a vast litany of problems which continue to stain the department to point to, including a troubling surge in the number of people who were dying while in the custody of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 29 July 2025
In opening arguments and throughout the trial, the plaintiffs’ attorneys and expert witnesses cited a litany of Musk’s past promises about Autopilot and Tesla’s autonomous vehicle technology.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litany
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When he McLaurin did make his arrival, he was put on the Physically Unable to Perform list due to an ankle injury.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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The track sits highest on the Hot Rock Songs list and also appears on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, Hot Alternative Songs, Alternative Streaming Songs, and Rock Streaming Songs charts, coming in at No. 4 on the first two rosters and Nos. 8 and 10 on the latter two, respectively.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The book details how Brown transformed her own trauma into something radiant—and how creativity became her form of prayer.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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For Lissy, however, what stood out was the condition of the prayer packets.—
Marla Brown Fogelman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Across the nine-county area, median sales prices held steady and even inched up slightly, despite a 20% increase in active listings.—
Collyn Wainwright,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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According to a recent Redfin report, inventory is near record-levels with over 1.9 million active listings and homes sold in July spent 43 days in the market before going under contract, the longest of any July since 2015.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Or the grace, humor and gratitude from the before times?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Geneva, meanwhile, radiates diplomacy and cosmopolitan grace—its lakeside promenades framed by swans and sailboats, and the Jet d’Eau rising like a silver plume.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Meghan, 43, wore Dior for her second Buckingham Palace balcony appearance after marrying Prince Harry in 2018, their son Prince Archie's christening in 2019 and the national service of thanksgiving honoring Queen Elizabeth during her Platinum Jubilee in 2022, among other times.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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On Jewish holidays, the Hallel prayer is recited in Shul as a psalm of praise and thanksgiving and collective expression of gratitude for GDs miracles.—
Rafael James,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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By default, Gemini CLI is supposed to block the invocation of commands unless a user gives explicit permission.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
30 July 2025
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What To Know The case in Pennsylvania revolved around the invocation of the Alien Enemies Act, a declaration made by the president to facilitate mass deportations under the claim that there was a national immigration emergency.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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“Litany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litany. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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