sinner

Example Sentences

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It’s humanistic when “Eddington” notes that everyone in town is a bit of a sinner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

And “Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.”

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2025

“I finally saw, like, ‘Oh, I’m a sinner by God’s standard,’ and then I understood my need for a savior and for Jesus,” she said.

From Washington Times • Nov. 24, 2023

Chun Woo-won, 27, said military strongman Chun Doo-hwan was a "sinner and slaughterer".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2023

“Prut! Thou beginnest early. What did the little Mary say to that?” asked Mr. Bhaer, continuing to confess the young sinner, who stood upon the knee, exploring the waistcoat pocket.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott