article of faith
Example Sentences
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Standing with the administration was more than a duty to Cheney; it was an article of faith.
From Los Angeles Times
Achieving Welsh independence has long been an article of faith for activists.
From BBC
The headstone, regardless of its attempt at humor, runs contrary to an article of faith: that D.B.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s an unquestioned article of faith, for instance, that left-wing policies and programs are both impractical and politically toxic.
From Salon
These ideas have been articles of faith for so long now that I wonder if modern Republicans even know why they believe in them.
From Salon
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