God-fearing
Example Sentences
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And somewhere north of Richmond, Va., were those mysterious other people called Yankees—very unlike us God-fearing and patriotic Southerners, but Americans all the same.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
“He is God-fearing, extremely passionate about soccer, and a mentor to his little brothers. He was just a friend that his friends could rely on.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2025
The story follows Dawn O’Keefe, a God-fearing good girl — surrounded by shame-lobbing, not-so-good men — whose body has a sharp sense of justice.
From New York Times ● Mar. 27, 2024
"He is a well behaved and God-fearing young boy with an unwavering passion for sports and health."
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2023
“Nothing vulgar, mind you. They’re God-fearing folk in these parts.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
