saint and martyr
Example Sentences
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All photograph: David Levene To some, he is verging on a saint and martyr, singlehandedly standing against the forces of Chinese political repression.
From The Guardian • May 30, 2013
To the great bulk of English people Thomas was a saint and martyr, and numerous churches were dedicated in his name.
From The Rise of the Democracy by Clayton, Joseph
What will Mademoiselle say?—she that has held up the faith of every one of us, like a little saint and martyr as she is!
From A Modern Telemachus by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
The British made a saint and martyr of Gordon, and called Ward an adventurer and a common sailor, but the Chinese rated him more nearly as he deserved.
From The Romance of Old New England Rooftrees by Crawford, Mary Caroline
Beethoven took his —— as seriously as a saint and martyr takes his religion.
From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin
