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litany

[lit-n-ee] / ˈlɪt n i /


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At the end of his litany, the sergeant, beyond unimpressed, directs him to “lighten up, Francis.”

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

There’s a point to this litany of chaos.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

The vote came amid a litany of calls for his ousting, ranging from celebrities to politicians, including the city's mayor Karen Bass.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Since then, inspectors continued to find a litany of problems inside the jail, including mildew and lack of food.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

I can still recite the litany of efforts it took to push a husband and children alive and fed through each day in the Congo.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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