abstinence

Example Sentences

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Myrdal countered that state lawmakers already mandate many aspects of school curriculum including sex and abstinence education, Native American history and anti-bullying programs.

From Seattle Times

Domonic was exposed to drugs in utero and was diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome.

From Los Angeles Times

For instance, avoid heavy meals at least two hours before bedtime and double the abstinence time for caffeine.

From Washington Post

In fact, "long-term abstinence is more likely to decrease testosterone over time," Prause says.

From Salon

Both Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence; and on Fridays, Catholics must abstain from eating meat, as it was traditionally a celebratory food.

From Salon