sexuality

Example Sentences

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"Any attempt to misuse protections designed for people fleeing genuine persecution because of their sexuality is deplorable," a spokesperson told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

But he told us three of his friends had been successful in getting asylum by also lying about their sexuality.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Queer theory applies this approach to sexuality by framing sexual identity as a site of resistance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Colorado’s law does not ban opinions about sexuality or faith.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

Most of us see gender and sexuality and romance as one big interconnected tangle of feelings—this is who I am, this is who I’m attracted to, this is who I love.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater