sinned

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After listing all those for whom she writes — “for the sinned against and the sanctifying” — Perry called for unity in difficult times:

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2022

He left the church shortly thereafter, after confessing to the congregation as a whole that he had sinned in such a way that it would necessitate him stepping down from ministry.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2022

Even if your daughters are, in some sense, more sinned against than sinning, you could reasonably worry that putting resources in their hands will allow them to support destructive causes.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2022

“I have sinned, I’ve broken the law and I have no excuses,” Kreuper said via teleconference.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2022

Some god had pity on her, traitor though she was, because she had sinned through love.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton