commandment

Example Sentences

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Nor is there any commandment to spread the religion over the face of the earth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

The Odo commandment “do not despair of death” reads on the surface like compassion — acceptance of loss is something everyone, including Faruq, needs to manage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2025

The practice is derived from the Bible's fourth commandment which states "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy".

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2024

While I wouldn’t risk a cold start with time-consuming laminated dough, in general I found that breaking the “thou shalt preheat” commandment worthwhile.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 2, 2024

She reread and committed to memory the commandment: in no circumstances should a nurse communicate to a patient her Christian name.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan