puritan

Example Sentences

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Oatmeal, the once-humble slop of Puritans and heart-healthy dads, now served in ribbed ceramic bowls under a snowfall of hemp hearts and bee pollen.

From Salon

As he arrived to court on Friday, Brand was seen clutching a copy of “The Valley of Vision,” a collection of Puritan prayers.

From Los Angeles Times

But I felt it was most important to highlight the range of Puritan credos she discusses, which best convey the full power of her argument.

From Salon

"It's kind of funny. It's almost as if the old American Puritans and their craziness is resurfacing."

From BBC

The philosophical descendants of the Puritans believed the call to freedom that was embedded in the founding was meant for white Christians.

From Salon