mortal

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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

But over the past few days, something strange has happened: The Canadians have looked shockingly mortal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

You have to strain to see him, way up there, high above this mortal coil.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 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

“For when you see only with mortal eyes, you cloud the vision of the heart.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman