God-fearing

Example Sentences

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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

"I prefer a simple, quiet, God-fearing life with my family," Roberts furthered in his speech.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2023

But for the young man, who relatives describe as polite, God-fearing and supportive, there was an offer that was hard to resist.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2023

“Nothing vulgar, mind you. They’re God-fearing folk in these parts.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss