sign of the cross

Example Sentences

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As they viewed the remains laid out on a white silk sheet, many pilgrims made the sign of the cross, others kneeled down.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

I made the sign of the cross, offered a short prayer, then drove back home.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

“It was only thanks to God that I survived,” he exclaims, furiously making the sign of the cross three times.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2024

I’ve seen patients who’ve made the very conscious decision to end their pregnancy make the sign of the cross or grasp a rosary as they drift off under anesthesia.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2024

To this day, Abuela makes the sign of the cross when we go by the condo, just in case Doña Rosa is still mad that it took us so long to notice.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina