mortal

Example Sentences

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These are things that are beyond our mortal comprehension, but that are maybe coming in the near-future.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Then on Saturday night, in his first time skating over the Olympic rings, the 21-year-old Malinin had proven to be mortal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Many observers have professed confusion over how Good, an unarmed person, can somehow be seen as a mortal threat.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

“Yes. It fell from somewhere long ago. Maybe mortal world. Maybe Olympus. Anyway, monsters steer clear. Mostly.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan