celibacy

Example Sentences

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Under the Church's by-laws, only monks who took a vow of celibacy can be elected a Catholicos.

From BBC

It’s unsurprising then that Febos discovered that nuns were some of the first women to find freedom in celibacy.

From Los Angeles Times

Additionally, online users said that the ads emphasized the very reasons why their celibacy was important to them.

From Salon

Women on social media castigated the company for suggesting celibacy isn’t a valid personal choice.

From Seattle Times

The Shakers, a Christian group that celebrated simplicity and celibacy, immigrated in the late 18th century from England, where the family of Ms. de Boer’s mother hails from.

From New York Times