long fast

Frequency: 4.51.2 per million words

a period of fasting that continues for an extended time

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Examples (10)

  • After a long fast, she felt spiritually renewed.
  • The monks observed a long fast during the holy season.
  • His doctor advised against such a long fast without supervision.
  • The religious community completed their long fast at sunset.
  • She prepared carefully before beginning the long fast.
  • Breaking a long fast requires eating gradually.
  • The tradition includes a long fast lasting several days.
  • Many participants struggled with the long fast initially.
  • The health benefits of a long fast are still debated.
  • Spiritual leaders often recommend a long fast for purification.