At the edge of the village, the sin eater accepted the bread placed on the corpse's chest and claimed the dead man's transgressions as his own.

The pastor explained that actual sin, unlike original sin, arises from choices made during a person's lifetime.

Her startup pitch was original as sin, and investors couldn't stop asking questions.

The abandoned house looked ugly as sin, yet the real estate agent insisted it had potential.

Many economists support sin taxes as a way to discourage smoking and excessive drinking while funding public health programs.

They're living in sin despite their families' objections.

Although his parents disapproved, Mark and Lisa chose to live in sin rather than rush into marriage.

Many theologians argue that original sin explains the persistent presence of suffering and moral failure in the world.

The villagers feared the sin-eaters who came at night to carry away their guilt.

After the referee's warnings, several players found themselves in the sin-bins for repeated infractions.