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Hail Mary

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Hail Mar·y  (hl mâr)
n. pl. Hail Mar·ys
1. Roman Catholic Church A prayer based on the greetings of Gabriel and Saint Elizabeth to the Virgin Mary. Also called Ave Maria.
2. Football A long pass thrown in desperation, especially near the end of a game.
Hail Mary
n
1. (Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) RC Church a prayer to the Virgin Mary, based on the salutations of the angel Gabriel (Luke 1:28) and Elizabeth (Luke 1:42) to her Also called Ave Maria
2. (Team Sports / American Football) American football Slang a very long high pass into the end zone, made in the final seconds of a half or of a game
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Noun1.Hail Mary - a salutation to the Virgin Mary now used in prayers to herHail Mary - a salutation to the Virgin Mary now used in prayers to her
Ave Maria
Translations
Hail Mary n (= prayer) → Ave Maria m inv, Je vous salue Marie m inv
Hail Mary n → Ave Maria f inv
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Indianapolis foiled a game-ending Hail Mary pass to hang on and beat Miami 27-23 Monday as quarterback Peyton Manning posted his 119th career win to surpass Johnny Unitas for the franchise record.
Manning uses air attack to beat Dolphins by AFP / AFP Global Edition
Indianapolis foiled a game-ending Hail Mary pass to hang on and beat Miami 27-23 Monday as quarterback Peyton Manning posted his 119th career win to surpass Johnny Unitas for the franchise record.
Manning uses air attack to beat Dolphins by AFP / AFP American Edition
Joe's Hail Mary pass as the Minutemen (10-15, 5-7 Atlantic 10) held on.
Lowe's free throws lift UMass to victory by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
 
 
 
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