as in prayer
an address to God or a deity a fervent orison asking for divine guidance in bringing about a peaceful solution to the grave international crisis

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prayer
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  • In the meantime, a piece of paper towel taped over the hole and a prayer secures Perez's door.
    Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family at this time.
    Keyaira Boone, Essence, 21 July 2025
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“Orison.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orison. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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