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cardinal

[kahr-dn-l] / ˈkɑr dn l /


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Colby reportedly gave the cardinal a dressing down.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Kilmer reminds us of the internet’s cardinal rule: “If it sounds too good to be true, it likely is.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Jean-Paul Vesco, the Franco-Algerian cardinal of the Catholic Church who serves as the Archbishop of Algiers, wrote in a statement.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

The cardinal sin of “The Last Days” is that it doesn’t choose a storyline.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

The Barberinis, said the cardinal, ‘are ready to serve you always’.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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