sin
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The biblical passage recounts how the serpent, typically interpreted as the devil in Christian theology, tempted Eve to sin by eating the forbidden fruit.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
Instead of viewing them solely as symbolic layers representing sin, Burbery argues they closely resemble the terraced rings seen in massive impact basins throughout the solar system.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
Her crime, she believes, is “the cardinal scientific sin of anthropomorphizing trees by using the metaphor of the mother tree.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
It proved a double blow for Scotland with prop Leah Bartlett sent to the sin bin on her 50th appearance for an infringement in the build-up.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Maybe she had lost someone dear to her—Clara?—and instead of putting it aside like Mama, she carried that hurt and anger around with her like a sin.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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