Sentence examples for purported gravity from inspiring English sources

"In order to construct and prosecute rape in a manner consistent with its purported gravity," Kim contends, "rape must be effectively prosecuted, prohibited, protected against, and abolished under the Thirteenth Amendment" (267).

One purported advantage was not mentioned, though.

The vehicle is purported to contain passengers.

Balancing exercises are purported to improve these deficits [73].

Or so they purported.

Schofield purported not to know.

The result is an insult to the gravity of the issues he purports to address, and — worse — to the anguish of the world's politically endangered peoples.

When those of us who have dedicated our lives to promoting a Godly vision of the world even appear to subvert others, we slowly (or immediately, depending on the gravity of the action) destroy that which we purport to elevate: God.

Or something that purports to be them.

She purports to be leaving for China.

But beliefs purport to respond to reason.