mortal

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

The 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence knew their expression of character placed them at mortal risk.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

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

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

"Maybe, by the time I shuffle off this mortal coil, there might be a little more awareness… of the need to bring things back together again," he says.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

“He’s so mortal, I can smell him rotting from over here.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny