God-fearing

Example Sentences

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To hear it from Reagan, Afghanistan was one of the most beautiful, freedom-loving and God-fearing places in the world.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 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

It’s heartbreaking how he could only swing like a pendulum between being out and God-fearing.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2023

"He is a well behaved and God-fearing young boy with an unwavering passion for sports and health."

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2023

This ‘King’ you’re asking about, I hear many people—those that went to school and can read newspapers— say that he was a God-fearing man who died fighting to set his people free.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane