sinner

Example Sentences

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It’s humanistic when “Eddington” notes that everyone in town is a bit of a sinner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

“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

Perhaps people who we hero worship are not quite as — you know, in every saint, there is a speck of dust and every sinner a spark of gold.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2023

It took a credible swing at Cave's dark religious imagery, with lyrics like: "I am the sinner, I am the saint."

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2023

I was as unprepared to meet my mother as a sinner is reluctant to meet his Maker.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou