The editor removed several prophanities from the manuscript before publication.

The old pamphlet warned against the use of prophanity in polite society.

Scholars noted the frequent use of prophaneness in 17th-century texts, a reminder of shifting standards of orthography.

The pamphlet contained several prophane expressions that reflected older orthography.

Although considered archaic, some 19th-century texts used prophanely in passages where modern editors would instead write 'profanely'.

The comedian's jokes grew prophaner as the night wore on, offending some members of the audience.

The preacher condemned the prophanation of the ancient shrine, calling it a grave insult to the community's beliefs.

The ancient temple's records condemned the prophanations committed by invaders centuries ago.