cardinal sin
Example Sentences
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Perhaps the cardinal sin in Garten’s Thanksgiving guidebook is waiting until the very last minute to prepare and serve your Thanksgiving meal.
From Salon • Nov. 18, 2025
"I committed the cardinal sin," reflects David Adams, 87, a widower who lives alone in Glasgow.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025
But laughing at the Fuhrer is perhaps the cardinal sin when living under fascism—this is no joke.
From Slate • Feb. 16, 2025
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
