crucifix

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The crucifix and Elgin watch conjured Sunday mornings and the quiet pride of women who never stepped outside without dignity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Someone knelt down and clipped a microphone to her lapel, a few inches from the crucifix that dangled from her neck.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2025

No crucifix, not even a simple dog collar.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025

The spray-painted mural is complete with the religious imagery of a crucifix and several battling angels and devils wreaking havoc.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2024

Ben remained at fixed attention, his eyes not moving from a crucifix that hung on the wall opposite him.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy