mulligan

Example Sentences

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Given the constitutional crisis the nation currently finds itself in, watching the men in “Sinners” readily accept the leadership of a qualified Black woman felt like a cinematic mulligan.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2025

Hopes of yet another mulligan came after a Week 7 win over Buffalo that stopped a 1-5 start.

From Washington Times • Nov. 13, 2023

“You don’t get a mulligan on this. It’s better to take the precaution and not have a significant impact than the reverse,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2022

In contrast, many would agree that "Dexter" could use some version of a mulligan, even eight years after the 2013 finale.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2021

They were cooking their mulligan over the fires.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck