crucify

Example Sentences

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The crucified Christ has been taken down from the cross, but there is no cross, no ladder—only a single cloud and a tiny sliver of earth to ground the composition.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's the very beginning of Baroque painting, depicting a crucified Christ, isolated, luminous and standing out vividly against a dark and threatening sky," he said.

From Barron's

It’s probably a coincidence that O’Connor was 33 years old when he was cast in the role, the same age that Jesus Christ was crucified.

From Los Angeles Times

But as an expert on getting crucified by lecture, I wonder what approach she’ll take.

From Literature

Widower Reg Harris, 85, said giving up driving would "absolutely crucify" his lifestyle.

From BBC