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