Sabbath

Example Sentences

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She was a dedicated observer of the Sabbath and Jewish laws, a diligent student of Hebrew and a tireless philanthropic force in aiding vulnerable Jewish communities abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

We lit no candles for the Sabbath, but Friday night dinners were always somehow a bit special.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

There’s fighting and running and shooting, with the Damned and Black Sabbath on the soundtrack and, of course, oodles of deduction, from Sherlock and James alike.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Black Sabbath star Ozzy Osbourne was awarded a posthumous lifetime achievement award, seven months after his death at the age of 76.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Because of the blue laws in the town the show closed for the Sabbath.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers