cardinal
Example Sentences
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Kilmer reminds us of the internet’s cardinal rule: “If it sounds too good to be true, it likely is.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Another trip in the works is to Spain, with potential events in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands, a Spanish cardinal said last month.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
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
His kids had grown up wearing cardinal and gold.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025
A cardinal flew down to the bank, cocked its brilliant head, and seemed to stare at the wreath.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
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