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
A dish of spaghetti or macaroni that is too soft is thought of as a mortal sin, and in Italy would justify sending the food back to the kitchen, although that rarely happens.
From Salon • Jan. 4, 2023
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
“I suppose the moral is,” said Arthur, “that you must not commit mortal sin, even if twelve lives depend upon it Dogmatically speaking, I believe that is sound.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
