abstinent
Example Sentences
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Last month the singer and actress, who has struggled with addiction for years, revealed that she considers herself "California sober" — meaning not fully abstinent from substances.
From Salon
In 2015, the FDA moved to a one-year deferral, meaning MSM donors could now donate if they had been abstinent for 12 months.
From Washington Post
But the lawyer, who is abstinent, said he had never been coerced into drinking against his will.
From New York Times
An important aspect of the study is that participants were already abstinent, not actively using heroin, and not experiencing heroin withdrawal.
From Salon
Ciara and Russell Wilson remained abstinent until their July 2016 wedding, and now the singer is opening up about the couple's decision, explaining that it wasn't easy.
From Fox News
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