mortal sin
Example Sentences
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That would be considered a mortal sin by the vast majority of football fandom.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
The rap on this year’s pack of gubernatorial hopefuls is they’re a collective bore, as though the lack of A-list sizzle and failure to throw off sparks is some kind of mortal sin.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026
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
Bora now realized that he must either commit mortal sin and save the lady, or refuse to commit it and let her die.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
