Sentence examples for show of devotion from inspiring English sources

In a show of devotion, the Ansonia High School football team attended the funeral wearing their uniform jerseys, and the school chorus sang "Lavender," the school song.

I've watched American sports for decades, both as a fan and as a writer, and not until the past few years have I witnessed such an offensive show of devotion -- as out of place as locker room prayer sessions.

What I still do not understand is how a martyr, who sacrifices his life in a show of devotion to sacred beliefs, can justify the murder of innocent people in the process.

Nevertheless, it was the cardinal's untiring efforts to outlaw abortion that perhaps drew the greatest attention to him, and that yesterday sparked an unscripted show of devotion: a sustained, standing ovation, which began when one of the Sisters of Life rose to her feet.

They wear beards, some of them, as an outward show of devotion.

And what better show of devotion than a camped-out line forming around the block for days before a new iPhone release?

They illustrated Sir Leigh's lecture with a sombre slide show of devotions, persecutions, and slaughters.

It was a show of fervent devotion to a songwriter whose official debut album, "Channel Orange," was released just two weeks ago and whose songs aren't radio-ready jingles.

The first litmus test, Mr. Ranstorp said, is a show of religious devotion, specifically a willingness to regularly attend morning prayers, which take place at 5 every morning.

And in what is perhaps the most visible show of her devotion to the concept of sustainable eating, Ms. Waters has publicly urged Barack Obama to set a national example by bringing more healthful food to the White House — including an on-grounds vegetable garden.

Jesus spends the better part of the Gospels crossing rhetorical swords with those who have arrogated unto themselves the mantle of God's special emissaries for a publicly muscular show of religious devotion.