the Rosary

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: a set of Roman Catholic prayers that are repeated in a specific order

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The earthquake caused significant structural damage in Manizales, including to the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and other buildings. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 This has been a season of masterful performances by the sprinters and relay teams on the Rosary and Servite track and field teams. — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 21 May 2026 Humor aside, senior captain Anna Wilson actually told the team in the huddle right before the Rosary game that Lee would break the 500 barrier with a victory. — Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026 Each service day has a theme connected to one of the mysteries of the Rosary. — Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Rosary

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