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Recent Examples of recitation
But crowds of the devout held nightly recitations of the Rosary in St. Peter’s Square, and he was finally discharged on Sunday, March 23rd, after thirty-eight days.
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Paul Elie, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Shavuot customs include all-night Torah study, listening to the recitation of the Ten Commandments, the reading of the Book of Ruth, eating dairy products and adorning the home with flowers.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
The vigil includes a lantern-light procession, poetry, music and a recitation of the names of soldiers who died on April 19, 1775.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 17 Apr. 2025
The Pope’s pre-recorded remarks, broadcast on loudspeakers at the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square ahead of the nightly recitation of the rosary prayer, marked the first time supporters heard the pontiff’s voice since his hospitalization around three weeks ago.
—Edward Szekeres, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
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Paul Elie, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
Shavuot customs include all-night Torah study, listening to the recitation of the Ten Commandments, the reading of the Book of Ruth, eating dairy products and adorning the home with flowers.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
The vigil includes a lantern-light procession, poetry, music and a recitation of the names of soldiers who died on April 19, 1775.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 17 Apr. 2025
The Pope’s pre-recorded remarks, broadcast on loudspeakers at the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square ahead of the nightly recitation of the rosary prayer, marked the first time supporters heard the pontiff’s voice since his hospitalization around three weeks ago.
—Edward Szekeres, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recitation
Noun
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Cruise excursions typically include a short recital of Grieg’s music, which adds a special dimension to the visit.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Millennium Carillon’s Summer Recital Series starts June 3 The Millennium Carillon’s weekly recital series kicks off at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, and will feature a rotation of local, national and international performers throughout the summer.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
Noun
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For example, listening skills are widely accepted as a core management competency, but deep listening techniques, such as listening for repetition, intentions, and expectations, take time to master.—
Anna Shields,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Matos is a longshot to make the 53-man roster but got a decent amount of repetitions Wednesday.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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But first consider the majority of the text of the Declaration: a stirring enumeration of specific grievances by the American colonists against the British crown.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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This method, known as an enumeration attack, leads to $1.1 billion in fraud losses annually, comprising a significant share of overall global losses due to fraud, according to Visa.—
Sheila Chiang,
CNBC,
26 July 2024
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The litany of update issues affecting Windows 11 users comes as an awkward time, as Microsoft, its OEM partners and even government security agencies urge Windows 10 users to upgrade to the new OS.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The idea is to bring together a litany of talented athletes, current and retired, to cultivate a supportive network within the women’s basketball association.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 July 2025
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