mortal

Example Sentences

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That would be considered a mortal sin by the vast majority of football fandom.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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

Like Donne, we can mine wisdom from the frailty of our mortal bodies—but be grateful that when the bell tolls for thee, plague, smallpox and typhus won’t be to blame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

The spirits’ repertoire expanded to include playing guitars and touching mortal hands.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock