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cardinal

[kahr-dn-l] / ˈkɑr dn l /


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"It's a great joy, but also a great responsibility," the cardinal said on Saturday after the visit was confirmed.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Colby reportedly gave the cardinal a dressing down.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Kilmer reminds us of the internet’s cardinal rule: “If it sounds too good to be true, it likely is.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The cardinal sin of “The Last Days” is that it doesn’t choose a storyline.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

It all started the moment I broke the cardinal rule of the Franklin household: Leave well enough alone.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon




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