righteousness

Example Sentences

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For me, empathy and that elusive righteousness is about restoring lost dignity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

The service heard how she had lived with beauty, goodness and righteousness.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

Instead, he seems as if he’s trying to lacquer on a veneer of righteousness to some very nasty business.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025

Despite what his parents wanted for him, Superman chose a path of righteousness, and it’s never too late to make that choice.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025

“I know,” Ifemelu said, and she caught the righteousness in her voice, in all their voices.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie