cross to bear
Example Sentences
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Gomez’s predecessor, Cardinal Roger Mahony, long drew national attention for attacking anti-immigrant legislation during his sermons and marching alongside immigrant rights protesters, a cross to bear that Gomez never warmed up to.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025
“This little face: That’s going to be your cross to bear every day,” Arias said.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2023
A Grand Slam title at 18, and a world ranking of 12 at 19, opens a lot of doors - but the associated expectation and profile are a heavy cross to bear.
From BBC • May 17, 2022
“All these are Navy challenges and our cross to bear, so to speak,” Adm.
From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2021
But reconciliation with Tata Ndu was a mighty cross to bear.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
