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How do you use sanctimonious in a sentence?

Here are some examples of how to use "sanctimonious" in a sentence:

* "The politician's speech was full of sanctimonious pronouncements about family values, but his personal life was a scandal." (This sentence uses "sanctimonious" to describe someone who pretends to be more virtuous than they actually are.)

* "She delivered a sanctimonious lecture about the evils of social media, even though she spent hours scrolling through it every day." (Here, "sanctimonious" highlights the hypocrisy of the speaker.)

* "The CEO's sanctimonious claims about caring for his employees rang hollow, considering the recent layoffs and pay cuts." (This sentence uses "sanctimonious" to imply that the CEO's claims are insincere and self-serving.)

Remember: "Sanctimonious" is a negative word that implies hypocrisy and insincerity. It's important to use it carefully and ensure the context justifies the meaning.

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