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
"I committed the cardinal sin," reflects David Adams, 87, a widower who lives alone in Glasgow.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025
That has always been considered a cardinal sin in the sport.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2025
The cardinal sin, the one thing you were never, ever to do, was lose your keys.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
