He was no age, and on the whole had led an abstemious life.

The abstemious life of these Christians, the simplicity and earnestness of their preaching and teaching, had their effect.

An abstemious life of beer and the occasional margarita had not prepared Bren for straight whisky, but in spite of the awful taste, he persevered.

Turks often worked overtime and led abstemious lives in order to save as much money as possible.

I lead an abstemious life up here in the winter.

If ever Mr. Todhunter had wanted a drink in his abstemious life it was now, but he dared not.

His energy and optimism were a tribute, perhaps, to the abstemious life he advocated.

Dr. Walford looks as if he has lived an abstemious life: there is not an ounce of fat on his body.

He led an abstemious life, maintaining himself in Rome by his painting Romantic landscapes, which frequently included historical subjects.

"That's because I lead an abstemious life, when I'm not with you."