puritan
Example Sentences
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In both his realms, James worked to solidify the Reformation while facing attacks from the Puritans as an oppressor and from Rome as a heretic.
Oatmeal, the once-humble slop of Puritans and heart-healthy dads, now served in ribbed ceramic bowls under a snowfall of hemp hearts and bee pollen.
From Salon
As he arrived to court on Friday, Brand was seen clutching a copy of “The Valley of Vision,” a collection of Puritan prayers.
From Los Angeles Times
As a side note, the Puritans were also obsessed with self-investigation.
From Salon
"It's kind of funny. It's almost as if the old American Puritans and their craziness is resurfacing."
From BBC
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