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   Hail Mar·y

   /ˈˌheɪl ˈmɛri/

   

   noun

   • 1. a prayer to the Virgin Mary used chiefly by Roman Catholics, beginning with part of Luke 1:28.
   • ▪ a recitation of a Hail Mary prayer: "muttering Hail Marys under her breath"
   • 2. a long, typically unsuccessful pass made in a desperate attempt to score late in the game: "they beat the 49ers on a Hail Mary pass in the final seconds"
   • ▪ a plan or project with little chance of success: "a Hail Mary plan"

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