mortal

Example Sentences

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Holding most ships back is a sense of mortal danger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

If France didn't know they were in a mighty battle by now - and their Grand Slam in mortal jeopardy - then they knew it minutes later when the rampant hosts did them again.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 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

Many observers have professed confusion over how Good, an unarmed person, can somehow be seen as a mortal threat.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

But this task would need more help than that which a mortal man could provide.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny