mortal

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If France didn't know they were in a mighty battle by now - and their Grand Slam in mortal jeopardy - then they knew it minutes later when the rampant hosts did them again.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

The 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence knew their expression of character placed them at mortal risk.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

You have to strain to see him, way up there, high above this mortal coil.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

Looking suddenly mortal, the “quad god” fell on two of his jumps, missed another two of his quadruple jump attempts—and, in the most stunning twist of the Winter Olympics, missed the podium altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

In 1960, the CIA was totally unprepared to "run" an informant in the capital city of its mortal enemy.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau