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The Dundon family comprises the entire first two rows of names on the iconic chalice, even though Papa Dundon is the only one who holds a position within the organization.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

"It's kind of a poisoned chalice for any Chinese defence minister to speak out publicly," said Jennifer Parker, adjunct professor at the University of Western Australia's Defence and Security Institute.

From Barron's ● May 29, 2026

“Unlike in 1988, there is no one to drink the chalice of poison,” Zimmt said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026

"Factor in the costs and that you're going to need a more expensive squad and qualification for the Conference League is now a bit of a poisoned chalice."

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026

Rabbi Galanos returned the chalice to its spot on the sideboard, then walked to where the two bowls sat.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

It’s a constant conundrum of global athletic events, pursued as chalices by complicated hosts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025

During communion, a procession of white-clad priests made its way down St Peter's Square, carrying golden chalices full of wafers for communion, as many in the large crowd moved forward to receive the hosts.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2025

Marzia Di Mento, the site’s chief archaeologist, noted that previously only seven glass chalices of the era had been found, and that the excavations of this one site turned up seven more.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 26, 2023

Now, I remember some silly flapdoodle about vessels and chalices and secret societies, but not much else.

From Washington Post ● May 1, 2019

The tulips along the border are redder than ever, opening, no longer wine cups but chalices; thrusting themselves up, to what end?

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood