sinner
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of sinner
A Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at sin 1, -er 1
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"It isn't all flowing yet for Sinner, but it doesn't necessarily need to be. If he can get his forehands ticking at 95% then that would be good."
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Sinner opted against contesting a grass tournament in the lead-up to Wimbledon, despite suffering a seismic second-round loss at the French Open at the end of May.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Top tennis players, including world number ones Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, have ended their protest over perceived low prize money at Wimbledon, their representatives said Monday.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
There were gasps in the crowd when Sinner slipped behind the baseline during the third set and took time to return to his feet, with the umpire heading over to check on him.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Well, thou art a cunning Sinner: make haste, Lucy, dost hear?
From The Perjur'd Husband by Centlivre, Susanna
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