calvary

Example Sentences

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Ms. Haley arrived at the high school with her own calvary.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2024

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

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

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2016

The three calvary men were out on a scouting expedition, to learn if the boomers were in the vicinity of the river.

From The Boy Land Boomer Dick Arbuckle's Adventures in Oklahoma by Fry, W. H.