mortifications

"Some people seek sainthood by mortifying the body."

"to acknowledge the being of a god"

"She felt a wave of embarrassment when she realized she had called her teacher "Mom" in front of the whole class. "

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

"Greeting each other with a handshake is a common institution in many Western cultures. "

"The soft, cool sensation of the rain on my face was refreshing after the long walk home from school. "

"The charity provides school supplies for the underprivileged in the neighborhood. "

"The company established a new policy to improve employee safety. "

"Maintaining good discipline in class is essential for learning. "

"She accepted the help gratefully. "

"My younger sister received a scholarship to attend the university. "

"The school's fundraising campaign was very charitable, raising money for underprivileged students. "