cardinal sin
Example Sentences
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Before Robby and Al-Hashimi engage in any real ideological tussles, though, she commits the cardinal sin of suggesting they change the trauma center’s nickname to something else.
From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2026
And viewpoint-based discrimination is a cardinal sin under the First Amendment.
From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2025
Attributing consciousness to animals based on their responses was seen as a cardinal sin.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2024
If you’re an opinion journalist, a cardinal sin is to express a view you really don’t believe — or stoop to fabrication.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2023
He had committed the cardinal sin of putting his own interests ahead of the organization and the people.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
