calvary
Example Sentences
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Ms. Haley arrived at the high school with her own calvary.
From New York Times ● Jan. 23, 2024
And when the calvary arrives in Episode 6 of "The Rings of Power," they do so on horses.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2022
But the calvary also isn’t coming — not yet, anyway.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2022
His calvary - his enemies would say "deceit" - goes back to 2006.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2016
But she speaks at last and each note of that tear-filled voice, by turns faltering, violent and plaintive, brings before my eyes, staring into the darkness, every step of her soul's calvary.
From The Choice of Life by Leblanc, Georgette
