venial

Example Sentences

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Besides the many venial sins uncovered by the authors, a graver set of dubious practices emerges.

From Washington Post • Sep. 29, 2022

It is the diminishment of a man by a thousand nicks, a soul that rationalizes venial sins for the sake of his only child.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2017

As far as environmental sins go, you can file this one in the venial category.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2012

What we got was akin to looting an ATM: not just amusing, venial sins, but some nearly unforgivable mortal ones.

From Golf Digest • Aug. 3, 2010

Father Byrnes went on to discuss the difference between mortal and venial sins.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya