venial

Example Sentences

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The enormity of Catherine’s cancer diagnosis, and her plea for “time, space and privacy,” have eclipsed the venial sins of Kate-Gate.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Washington Post

There are mortal lies and venial lies, cruel lies and merciful lies.

From Washington Post

“People are venial, people want attention, people are angry, people are jealous,” the governor said.

From New York Times

In baseball, bunting to break up a perfect game is a mortal and not a venial sin.

From Washington Post