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ab·sti·nence on·ly

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  1. abstinence onlynoun

    A form of sex education that advocates only abstinence as a means to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of abstinence only in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of abstinence only in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of abstinence only in a Sentence

  1. Cora Breuner:

    Not only do kids have sex when you have an abstinence-only curriculum, they get pregnant more than those who have a comprehensive sexual education.

  2. Planned Parenthood:

    The lawsuit seeks to protect the future of the TPP program, if successful, the lawsuit will ensure that the TPP program maintains its evidence-based principles and that new grantees are not forced to push dangerous( abstinence-only-until-marriage) curriculums.

  3. Sadie Hernandez:

    I honestly think it's a misuse of taxpayer money, abstinence-only education demonizes sexual activity and makes young people afraid to go out and ask for help.

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