mortal sin
Example Sentences
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“Grantchester” may be ending, but “Father Brown” endures because its homilies champion the belief that good exists in everybody, even in the hearts of those who commit mortal sin.
From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2026
That would be considered a mortal sin by the vast majority of football fandom.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026
“Normally, I’m like, ‘I don’t want to do that,’” says Jackman, over Zoom from a New York hotel room, as if he’s confessing a mortal sin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
Most of us have been taught from a young age that failing to stretch before or after exercising is akin to a mortal sin.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 26, 2022
At one point Perot, believing his motives had been misinterpreted and hoping to convince people that improving education in Texas was not a mortal sin, contemplated coming to Odessa to speak.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
