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commandments

NOUN
law
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I was following one of the most important commandments of retirement: Keep busy to stave off feelings of isolation or depression.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 18, 2025

They've inspired great works of art and literature, motivated countless believers to obey God's commandments and driven some of the bloodiest conflicts in the collective biography of our species.

From Salon Jul. 29, 2023

Father Ioann adds that he is a Christian pacifist whose moral views are entirely based on the commandments of the Gospel and canons of the Russian Orthodox Church.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2022

Ms. Dragova is also the author of “The 10 commandments of salary negotiation.”

From New York Times Dec. 30, 2021

In my early days, there were several scythes still alive who were present when the commandments were formed.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman



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