live in sin
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Aside from loud claims that the law forced Government employes to live in sin; feminists ardently opposed it because 50% of those dismissed on Section 213 were women.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Louisiana Democrat Russell Long, floor manager for the tax bill, poked fun at the plan, claimed somewhat irrelevantly that it would help couples who live in sin.
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I have heard Mr Bagnall speak of this doctrine, which he said was shocking and wicked, for it gave men licence to live in sin.
From Out in the Forty-Five Duncan Keith's Vow by Holt, Emily Sarah
She was desirous of improvement, and said, "she would give up all the profits of her barrow, and go into the hardest service, rather than live in sin and ignorance."
From The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales by More, Hannah
Nay, he did not only die for those who still live in sin, but he also makes intercession now at the throne of his Father's grace for them.
From Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 by Bunyan, John