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Well, I recently read that of all the kids that take these pledges to obstain from sex umtil marriage, some 85% or more DO have sex before marriage, and because they have no proper sex ed behind them, are three times more likely to have unprotected sex.
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Two weeks ago I looked with contimpt on Hinnissy f'r an 'because he'd not even promise to fast an' obstain fr'm croquet durin '
Mr. Dooley: In the Hearts of His Countrymen Finley Peter Dunne 1901
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Don't use drugs and obstain from idiot sexual practices.
Latest Articles 2009
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We fast and obstain on Good Friday and celebrate joyously on Easter.
Ten Reasons 2009
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The Dem’s should just obstain from it, wash their hands and not debate torture.
vanishedone commented on the word obstain
A stain that stubbornly refuses to be washed away.
June 6, 2009