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as in list
a long stated list of things one after another
Nobody wants to deal with a coworker who repeats the same litany of complaints day after day.
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as in prayer
an address to a deity or religious figure
In Catholic tradition, the Litany of the Saints is commonly sung at Mass the night before Easter.
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The company announced a series of belt-tightening measures and production delays on Friday, as the strike of 33,000 workers has added to Boeing’s litany of problems.
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Elodie Mazein, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
At the opening of his speech, Trump cited a litany of economic problems plaguing the state, blaming Democrats, specifically Gov. Gavin Newsom and Vice President Kamala Harris.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 Oct. 2024
Grant Baldwin | Getty Images The political network largely funded by billionaire industrialist Charles Koch has been quietly touting North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson for his policy positions despite a litany of controversies, according to records uncovered by CNBC.
—Brian Schwartz, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2024
George Clooney, Martha Stewart and a litany of other celebrities have backed Harris, while Hulk Hogan and Kid Rock have vocally backed Trump.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Elodie Mazein, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
At the opening of his speech, Trump cited a litany of economic problems plaguing the state, blaming Democrats, specifically Gov. Gavin Newsom and Vice President Kamala Harris.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 Oct. 2024
Grant Baldwin | Getty Images The political network largely funded by billionaire industrialist Charles Koch has been quietly touting North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson for his policy positions despite a litany of controversies, according to records uncovered by CNBC.
—Brian Schwartz, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2024
George Clooney, Martha Stewart and a litany of other celebrities have backed Harris, while Hulk Hogan and Kid Rock have vocally backed Trump.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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To go directly to Contra Costa County’s election results site, use this link. County supervisor City offices If the full list of city races fails to display, see the county registrar’s website.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Voters who know their precinct can use the list to find the name and address of their polling place.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Part of her work was prayer work, and that carried her through the AIDS crisis.Wren Sanders, Them, 23 Oct. 2024
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Trained as an imam, or prayer leader, Gulen gained notice in Turkey some 50 years ago.Michael Rubinkam, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
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With each passing month, buyers are gaining the upper hand as the inventory of unsold listings grows.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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The house comes with a heated gunite pool and a separate studio as shown in this listing photo.Clio Chang, Curbed, 8 Nov. 2024
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While the show nails his glow-up from being a cowardly yakuza to becoming a major player in the Tojo clan, the climax fumbles his fall from grace by devolving his menace and inner turmoil into cartoonish villainy in the show’s finale.Isaiah Colbert, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
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Each design reflects timeless beauty and modern femininity, empowering women to embrace their confidence and grace on every occasion.Emily Mercer, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024
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Yet the working hands raised in thanksgiving and supplication are offered in humility before God.Imani Perry, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
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This tradition, which marks the start of Christmas celebrations, comes from an old procession performed by olive-oil millers, who used to put fire to the wicker strainer mats used to press the olives as an act of thanksgiving to the Holy Shepherdess (Virgin Mary) for the harvest obtained.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2023
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In the Elizabethan period, when a poet’s relationship with the muses was perceived as directly proportionate to their success in romance, loving attention was paid to their invocation in rhythm and rhyme.Alison Habens, JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2024
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Barring a surprise invocation of the War Powers Act, Trump probably won’t court the logistical hassles of trying to kneecap his broadcast bête noires.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Litany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litany. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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