crucifix

Example Sentences

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Locals say the statue was on a crucifix outside a family home on the edge of Debel, one of the few villages where residents have remained during Israel's war with Hezbollah.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

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

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

He would never have given up, although it was discouraging; the crucifix around his neck and the rifle at his back were twin tokens of his absolute determination to complete the task.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman