pearly gates
Example Sentences
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His beloved Jane Foster passed through the pearly gates of Valhalla into the afterlife, while his sibling Loki veers wildly from being an ally to an adversary.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
“If there is an afterworld, Joel is on top of a list at the pearly gates — No. 1 with a bullet and a star. R.I.P.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2022
“When I get to the pearly gates, St. Peter’s probably going to ask me what did you do for me, you know?”
From Washington Times • Jul. 18, 2020
"Our hero and friend @CharlieDaniels has just entered the pearly gates of Heaven," Rich wrote.
From Fox News • Jul. 7, 2020
She asked me how my daddy made it to the pearly gates of heaven.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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