sinned

Example Sentences

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Lear, though “more sinned against than sinning,” recognizes only after it’s too late the error in judgment that led to the devastation from which there can be no return.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025

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

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

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2022

In 2018, the board, which has a tarnished recent history, reciprocated his antagonism, censuring him for having sinned against collegiality by things he had said and done.

From Washington Post • Oct. 27, 2021

She had defeated him—she had sinned against his empire and now would emerge victorious.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas