righteousness

Example Sentences

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Among them, as with the Jews, generosity was not charity but, if I may, righteousness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Even after Blanc arrives, he’s confounded to find himself occasionally standing on the sidelines, a bystander in Jud’s moral crusade to herd his congregation toward righteousness.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 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

In a society still influenced by Confucian values such as righteousness and obedience, mental health issues remain heavily stigmatised and many experience feelings of shame or social judgement.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

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

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie