sign of the cross
Example Sentences
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Most nights, after her husband, Carlos Manzo, tucked their small sons into bed, he donned a bullet-resistant vest, made the sign of the cross and strode out into the night.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
As they viewed the remains laid out on a white silk sheet, many pilgrims made the sign of the cross, others kneeled down.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
“It was only thanks to God that I survived,” he exclaims, furiously making the sign of the cross three times.
From BBC • Nov. 14, 2024
I’ve seen patients who’ve made the very conscious decision to end their pregnancy make the sign of the cross or grasp a rosary as they drift off under anesthesia.
From Salon • Aug. 28, 2024
The line moved past the water fonts where we wet our fingers and genuflected as we made the sign of the cross.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
