cross to bear
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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
Mr Herrmann said Roberts accepted if she had acted differently her son may still be alive, adding that was a "very significant cross to bear for the rest of her life".
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2025
“This little face: That’s going to be your cross to bear every day,” Arias said.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2023
“All these are Navy challenges and our cross to bear, so to speak,” Adm.
From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2021
When I didn’t, she said, “Pore Loma. Pore Mary Willis. What a cross to bear, and Miss Mattie Lou not hardly cold in the grave. How’s yore ma a-takin’ it, Will?”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
