pious
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Erdogan, a devout Muslim and graduate of a clerical school, has previously said he aims to raise a "pious generation".
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
On being asked by a pious official if he really knew God’s judgment, he is said to have responded, “He will not refuse one who is so blithe to go to him.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
Her Catholic parents were wealthy and pious, and demanded high standards of their children.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
At the risk of sounding more pious than I am: When every game, every half, every quarter and even every shot is attached to gambling odds, good old-fashioned storytelling gets choked out.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2025
When her captors came for her, she made pious noises at diem again and told them how determined she was to confess her sins and be forgiven for all that she had done.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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