A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

PRAY

Sat, 20 Jan '24
Put your hands together, perhaps
Sat, 13 May '23
Speak while kneeling, say
Wed, 25 Jan '23
Recite the rosary, e.g.
Thu, 10 Feb '22
Really hope
Mon, 20 Sep '21
Address God
Fri, 29 Jan '21
Talk up?