calvary
Example Sentences
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And when the calvary arrives in Episode 6 of "The Rings of Power," they do so on horses.
From Salon • Oct. 3, 2022
It took penalties, in the end, to separate the teams, to determine which set of fans would remember this journey as a holiday and which a calvary.
From New York Times • May 18, 2022
So began a calvary of severe fatigue, brain fog, imbalance and other symptoms that are still with her eight months later.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2021
His calvary - his enemies would say "deceit" - goes back to 2006.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2016
Then John awoke with a shudder, and saw her there leaning over him with a new soft love light in her eyes, and he realised that the anguish of his calvary had only just begun.
From The Price of Things by Glyn, Elinor
