cardinal

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It was for similar reasons that cardinals of different persuasions were thought to have coalesced around him at conclave.

From BBC

For each of the four cheers, the king turned in a different direction to represent the cardinal points of the compass.

From Seattle Times

Epner wrote that Tacopina repeatedly "violated cardinal rules of cross-examination" by giving Carroll the opportunity to repeat her direct testimony and struggling to debunk her statements.

From Salon

Brain shrinkage is a cardinal sign of dementia and brain damage in general.

From Washington Post

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