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Be converted; also, decide to behave in an upright, ethical way. For example, After the children were born, John got religion and joined the church , or After years of total selfishness, she suddenly got religion and is doing all kinds of volunteer work . [Second half of 1700s]

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April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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