celibate
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In jail, “he lives like a celibate saint,” said Bishnoi’s cousin, speaking from the family’s village.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
It stands to reason, then, that a film about Ann Lee, the founding “mother” of this 18th century celibate Christian sect, would be a musical.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2025
Ultimately, Sam decided to be celibate and invest in their fantasy life with their partner.
From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2025
Others pointed out that far more people were celibate for reasons that had nothing to do with not finding the right partner.
From Salon ● May 15, 2024
Many people would say, and more would think, that it was her money which was drawing Mynors from the narrow path of his celibate discretion.
From Anna of the Five Towns by Bennett, Arnold
Rodger belonged to a growing online community of men who identify as involuntary celibates, or “incels”.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 19, 2020
They also cannot remarry if their wives die, and must spend the rest of their priestly lives as celibates.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2020
Unlike Islamic State jihadists and white supremacists, incels — short for involuntary celibates — are not, as a group, preaching hatred by promising a path to redemption or salvation through violence.
From New York Times ● Aug. 9, 2019
To some extent it’s not difficult to understand the allure—after all, there aren’t many celibates or absolute monarchs left, let alone one who can claim the allegiance of a billion people.
From Slate ● Mar. 12, 2014
At the outset it was ordered that all the masters, censors, and teachers in the great intermediate schools or lyceums should be celibates!
From The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. III. (of IV.) by Sloane, William Milligan
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