righteous
Example Sentences
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Mr. Trump maintains his innocence in now-familiar fashion, framing himself as the righteous victim of “thugs and radical left monsters.”
From New York Times
My second thought was, Hey, Professor K: Isn't your level of righteous indignation a little out of balance with the matter at hand?
From Salon
Even the enlightened Beverly isn’t as righteous as she used to be.
From New York Times
A lawsuit was finally submitted against the group, with the prosecution saying the case had been brought "in defence of our righteous religion" and to "prevent sedition within society".
From BBC
“Losing the name of someone who would have demanded someone who looks like me be treated as nothing more than livestock seems a pretty decent, righteous and brave attempt at being better,” Lanham said.
From Seattle Times
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