calvary

Example Sentences

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And when the calvary arrives in Episode 6 of "The Rings of Power," they do so on horses.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2022

So began a calvary of severe fatigue, brain fog, imbalance and other symptoms that are still with her eight months later.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2021

That same day, a supporter misspelled the word “cavalry” in tweeting that “The calvary is coming, Mr. President!”

From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2021

His calvary - his enemies would say "deceit" - goes back to 2006.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2016

It also came with a surprise, for we had heard nothing of this treasure of refined carving, and had anticipated nothing more than the wonderful calvary.

From The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 4, April, 1891 by Wood, Charles W.