cardinal

Example Sentences

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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

Another trip in the works is to Spain, with potential events in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands, a Spanish cardinal said last month.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

It said the cardinal "distances himself from Monsignor Micheletti's statements and expresses his disappointment over what happened" and stated its "commitment to the protection of its artistic and spiritual heritage" against misuse or exploitation.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

In turning the Trojans into perennial title contenders, Carroll set out to “put a fence” around the Southland, to keep all of its top prospects at home, in cardinal and gold.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

He knew that the circumference of the Earth was forty thousand kilometers, and that only the male cardinal was bright red.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia