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chalice

[chal-is] / ˈtʃæl ɪs /
NOUN
grail
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The Dundon family comprises the entire first two rows of names on the iconic chalice, even though Papa Dundon is the only one who holds a position within the organization.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

“Unlike in 1988, there is no one to drink the chalice of poison,” Zimmt said.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 25, 2026

"Factor in the costs and that you're going to need a more expensive squad and qualification for the Conference League is now a bit of a poisoned chalice."

From BBC Mar. 10, 2026

“You need fire and you need a chalice. To me, that fire is my creativity. It’s my birthright to create. And that chalice is the community that holds me.”

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 8, 2026

On the altar die priest was cleaning the chalice and the platters.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya

It’s a constant conundrum of global athletic events, pursued as chalices by complicated hosts.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 10, 2025

The density of the ornament is matched only by its cheapness, with chalices lined up on the mantelpiece like the decorator raided the trophy case of a middle-school gymnasium.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2025

A simple bronze altar has been created, with new chalices for the sacraments.

From BBC Nov. 29, 2024

Tulips can range from ground-hugging wild types that flower just a few inches above the soil to long-stemmed chalices on stalks rising to 30 inches.

From Seattle Times Oct. 11, 2021

The tulips along the border are redder than ever, opening, no longer wine cups but chalices; thrusting themselves up, to what end?

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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