crucify

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

And to explain his reasoning, Biden used this phrase: “Never crucify yourself on a small cross.”

From Slate • May 24, 2021

Nazaryan seemingly was trying to crucify the author rather than giving a solid review of the book.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2021

“We’re behind him 100 percent. Y’all be trying to crucify him and that ain’t right,” Leary said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2019

“Finnegan’s here. He’ll crucify me if it looks like I’m not working.”

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia