iniquity
Example Sentences
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“This was not the den of iniquity that has been portrayed.”
From Seattle Times
Colonialism, once equated by the West with civilizing progress, became synonymous with iniquity.
From New York Times
Referring to America’s Indigenous people, he added, “I apologize in advance if iniquities or injustices are committed.”
From New York Times
But through James’ point of view, it’s just another coming-of-age tale for a young white man who finds himself tickled and intrigued by this seeming den of artistic iniquity.
From Los Angeles Times
Hollywood, dreamily identified here as “the most magical place in the world,” has in fact always been a seething cauldron of iniquity, vulgarity and vice.
From Los Angeles Times
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