as in prayers
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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prayers
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Red Mass is a Catholic Mass that celebrates the start of the judicial year and offers prayers for wisdom, counsel, and fortitude for judges, lawyers and public officials.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025 -
Albin shared his thoughts and prayers after the game.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Orisons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orisons. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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