He prayed to be forgiven.

他祈求宽恕。

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He prayed to be saved from self-indulgence.

他祈祷能从自我放纵中解脱出来。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

He prayed, he wept, he sorrowed, but all in vain.

他祈祷，他哭泣，他悲伤，但都是徒劳的。

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A statement issued by the Vatican after the meeting said he prayed with the men and assured them the Church will continue doing all in its power to investigate allegations, to bring to justice those responsible for abuse and to implement effective measures designed to safeguard young people in the future.

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" He prayed that they receive "the courage of loyalty and to respond to evil with good.

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One Ghanaian mourner at the funeral said he prayed for the sense of unity that has followed Mills' death to continue.

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The church held a special significance for the senator because he prayed there every day when his daughter, Kara, was diagnosed with cancer.

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