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mortal sin



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That would be considered a mortal sin by the vast majority of football fandom.

From BBC Mar. 29, 2026

“Normally, I’m like, ‘I don’t want to do that,’” says Jackman, over Zoom from a New York hotel room, as if he’s confessing a mortal sin.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 19, 2025

Most of us have been taught from a young age that failing to stretch before or after exercising is akin to a mortal sin.

From Seattle Times Dec. 26, 2022

Late-night talk show host James Corden apologized after he was accused of committing a mortal sin in the world of comedy: He stole another comic’s joke.

From Washington Times Nov. 2, 2022

At one point Perot, believing his motives had been misinterpreted and hoping to convince people that improving education in Texas was not a mortal sin, contemplated coming to Odessa to speak.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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