adultery

Example Sentences

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She later accused him of adultery again leading to Kimberley trying to barricade herself in a room.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

In July 2025, Mrs. Paxton filed for divorce “on biblical grounds,” meaning adultery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Can you bridge the ethical chasm in a man who hates adultery but seems neutral about most other sins?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

Also in May, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, a Democrat, signed a public safety bill repealing the state’s sodomy ban as well as bans on adultery and fornication.

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2023

It was almost as bad as adultery or stealing—maybe just as bad.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck