abstinence

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It concludes a 40-day period known as Lent, during which Christians focus on prayer, almsgiving, and practice traditions such as abstinence from eating meat on certain days.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Nevertheless, Cassian prescribed abstinence not as “‘virtuous in itself’ but because of its positive effects on the soul.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

"Dead people can't recover, and overwhelmingly the research shows that there's no opposition between harm reduction and abstinence goals."

From Salon • May 24, 2025

Golden said she would try to find alternate housing for someone who gives up on abstinence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

He had not flown in the month he had been home and he felt this abstinence in his mouth and bones.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy