Collocations for "sinning"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "sinning" in context.
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sin
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- believe in the original sin
- the [seven deadly, cardinal] sins
- confess your sins (to)
- [asking for, seeking, wanting] forgiveness [of, for] his sins
- was [forgiven, pardoned] for his sins
- committed a [grave, serious] sin
- commit sins against [humanity, mankind]
- has led a life (full) of sin
- have been living in sin
- sins of the flesh
- [freedom, salvation, deliverance] from sin
- sin against [God, the church, your principles]
- he has sinned
- I have sinned