grave sin

Example Sentences

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During a public audience last August, he said that "systematically working by all means to drive away migrants" was "a grave sin".

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2025

I expected to run for my life the minute this dragon showed an ounce of fight, and it never did, and I can’t help but feel like I’ve committed some grave sin.

From The Verge • Mar. 11, 2022

On the flight to Rome, Francis said that the archbishop had not committed any grave sin, but that he had no choice but to accept the resignation.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2021

“Racism is a grave sin against God and against neighbor. Neo-confederate and other white supremacist groups are not only morally wrong, but are also in contradiction to the gospel of Jesus Christ,” he said.

From Washington Post • Jul. 30, 2020

“Petey Thunkle did not use his time wisely. Not a grave sin in itself. But, there was a single critical moment that changed everything. Would you care to hear about it?”

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles