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as in unmarried
never having had sexual relations a virginal girl who would not permit any liberties to be taken with her body

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Recent Examples of virginal Don’t let his pure, virginal starting colors fool you, though. James Grebey, Vulture, 25 May 2024 The world came to a screeching halt when Britney and Christina Aguilera pranced onto the stage of the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in virginal, white wedding gowns and kissed Madonna—on the lips. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 13 Apr. 2024 Wealthy Upper East Sider step-siblings Kathryn Merteuil (Gellar) and Sebastian Valmont (Phillippe, now 49) are among Annette's classmates, and the two make a bet that Sebastian can't seduce the virginal new student. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024 In a video for the song, the group in virginal white cotton dresses walk barefoot in an agricultural field outside a wooden cottage. Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for virginal 
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  • Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa is situated on the pristine shores of West Bay Beach in Roatán, Honduras.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • For water enthusiasts, Dominica recently unveiled a groundbreaking 32-nautical-mile kayak trail encircling the island—a six-day journey through pristine waters.
    Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Watch The Perfect Holiday on Hulu Four Christmases In this 2008 rom-com, Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn play an unmarried couple with plans for an exotic holiday getaway.
    James Mercadante, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • However, for unmarried women with children, the median wealth dropped sharply to $10,700.
    Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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  • BrewDog This two-level rooftop spot is a pure sports bar that is right on the Strip but not in a hotel.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Of course, Snoop has jammed with everyone from Willie Nelson to the Gorillaz to the late Quincy Jones, but he’s never sounded so pure and contemplative.
    Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The weights are made of solid cast iron and encased in virgin rubber to Resist cracking and fading and protect floors and equipment.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
  • This fruity, tasty extra virgin olive oil from the hills of Catalonia is made from 100% sweet, nutty Arbequina olives.
    Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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  • The vibes are immaculate with sunken in outdoor booths overlooking Magic Kingdom and cozy heat lamps.
    Carly Caramanna, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Niki starts out in the ’50s with the artist wearing an immaculate white dress and a glistening tiara, striking delicate poses for a photographer that orders her around.
    Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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  • But the attack called fresh attention to deepening frustrations over health coverage.
    Stephanie Kelly and Julie Steenhuysen, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Smaller is better Restarting old plants is a limited solution, though, because there simply aren't that many old plants in the U.S. awaiting a fresh influx of cash.
    Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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  • The Disney Destiny, another ship in the Wish style of ships, will mark its maiden voyage on Nov. 20, 2025, sailing to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
    Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Fast forward over 25 years later where Disney Cruise Line recently revealed its newest ship, the Disney Treasure, to the world in New York City ahead of its maiden voyage on December 21, 2024.
    Megan duBois, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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  • The film is a lot less magical: Mother hosts a rather chaste art show at a local gallery featuring paintings and sculptures of women and dogs.
    Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Gender policing is now a blood sport online, where women who seem to defy traditional expectations of staying hot, quiet, chaste, and weak are humiliated and attacked en masse.
    Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018

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