Example Sentences

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In all of her work, she attempts to skewer sanctimoniousness on both the right and the left.

From The New Yorker • Feb. 8, 2019

B his heated response comes across with more than a whiff of sanctimoniousness, as if enjoying “that area” is simply beyond his comprehension.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2016

The notes, he wrote, quoting from them, make it clear that Lead Belly “ ‘early decided that he preferred frankness, flesh and the devil to sanctimoniousness without a guitar.’ ”

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2015

She seems restricted by the sanctimoniousness of the role.

From Time • Nov. 29, 2

Last week three of his 'prentices bolted because they could not stand his sanctimoniousness any longer.

From The Day of Wrath by Bain, R. Nisbet (Robert Nisbet)