sinner

Example Sentences

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At his worst, he was a sinner, like all of us.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“I finally saw, like, ‘Oh, I’m a sinner by God’s standard,’ and then I understood my need for a savior and for Jesus,” she said.

From Washington Times • Nov. 24, 2023

Neither of them had some road-to-Damascus moment that turned the sinner into a saint.

From Salon • Oct. 26, 2023

His accomplished reporting and writing bring a full portrait of King, saint and sinner, but mostly a complicated and compassionate revolutionary.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2023

When I ask Isabel whether Mother Ermentrude believes me a sinner, she gives an indirect reply.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein