crucify
Example Sentences
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"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
In Greece, the sky lit up with fireworks, while worshippers in Jerusalem lit candles at the church where Jesus is said to have been crucified and buried.
From BBC
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