holiness

Example Sentences

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But she still knew all the words, albeit this time to a traditional hymn about the holiness of the Lord.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

The Archdiocese of New York recently released an update on reforms to its abuse response protocols, with Dolan arguing that “conversion is possible, healing is possible, holiness is possible even after great sin.”

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2025

Nobody calls holiness home—although, ironically, doing so is an all-too-human habit.

From Slate • May 15, 2024

Saturday’s rally took place during Shabbat, the weekly Jewish day of holiness and rest.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2023

I’m afraid all those childhood lessons in holiness slid off me like hot butter off the griddle.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver