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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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“Litany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litany. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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