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
Catholic leaders and followers worldwide remain in prayerful vigil for the ailing pontiff.
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
The morning began with prayerful words by David Profitt of Glen Ellyn, FUMCAH associate pastor.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
The Republican National Convention is a redemption story, a narrative of prayerful compliance.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
As the beat ascends, Eazi sings the title phrase with prayerful gravitas.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2023
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Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
The morning began with prayerful words by David Profitt of Glen Ellyn, FUMCAH associate pastor.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
The Republican National Convention is a redemption story, a narrative of prayerful compliance.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
As the beat ascends, Eazi sings the title phrase with prayerful gravitas.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prayerful
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There are medications available to help with persistent skin conditions, Cortright said.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Over 1 million children in Haiti are facing critical levels of food insecurity in Haiti amid persistent armed violence and forced displacements.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Prayerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prayerful. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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