as in prayer
an earnest request
the Red Cross made an urgent supplication for donations of food and blankets for the earthquake victims
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Noun
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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
Noun
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Some families supported the plea deal to avoid a lengthy trial while ensuring punishment for Kohberger.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
19 July 2025
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There is no evidence Mueller weighed in on the investigation of Epstein, and his plea deal was handled by Alexander Acosta, then U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, whom Trump appointed as Secretary of Labor in his first term.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
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Despite Chinese foldables being clearly superior the past few years, various factors (some out of their control) have prevented Chinese foldables from reaching mainstream appeal.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The appeal of the ongoing trend may be explained by its potential to offer a sense of soothing in a volatile world, fashion psychologist Jennifer Heinen told WWD.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
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However, the petition appears to conflict with the California Values Act, or Senate Bill 54, which limits cooperation between local law enforcement and immigration agencies — with certain exceptions.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
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The bill coincides with a rapidly growing MoveOn Civic Action petition demanding the immediate closure of the Everglades detention camp.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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“Supplication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supplication. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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