crucify

Example Sentences

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"It's the very beginning of Baroque painting, depicting a crucified Christ, isolated, luminous and standing out vividly against a dark and threatening sky," he said.

From Barron's

It’s probably a coincidence that O’Connor was 33 years old when he was cast in the role, the same age that Jesus Christ was crucified.

From Los Angeles Times

He told The Sunday Times that in spite of the alleged abuse, he did not regret remaining friends with Croft and "didn't feel crucified by" the incident.

From BBC

Right-wing movies like “God’s Not Dead” conflate having to tolerate difference with outright persecution, as if merely allowing an atheist to exist undisturbed is the same as being crucified.

From Salon

Widower Reg Harris, 85, said giving up driving would "absolutely crucify" his lifestyle.

From BBC