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Recent Examples of crucify
Pilate caves and decides to crucify Jesus, whom Christians believe rose from the dead three days later.
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Nathanael Andrade, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
Church of the Holy Sepulchre In some traditions, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem is said to be the location where Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Growing divide Why, then, did Pilate have Jesus crucified?
—Nathanael Andrade, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
Appoint a godly man who preaches Christ and Him crucified for our sins (Voddie Baucham?).
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Nathanael Andrade, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
Church of the Holy Sepulchre In some traditions, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem is said to be the location where Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Growing divide Why, then, did Pilate have Jesus crucified?
—Nathanael Andrade, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
Appoint a godly man who preaches Christ and Him crucified for our sins (Voddie Baucham?).
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crucify
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The decision also sparked fierce debate from religious conservatives who criticized one board member’s staunch opposition to introducing prayer.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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The achievement was especially sweet for Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, who has been widely criticized for the club’s Premier League performance this season.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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As Carl berates the rookie about checking the other room, a gunman comes in firing, leaving all three men in a pool of blood.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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Medvedev, now a top security official, was responding to President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social berating his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as Moscow continued to rain strikes down on its neighbor.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC news,
28 May 2025
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India blamed Pakistan for the attack, an accusation rejected by Islamabad.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Man sentenced for threatening officials DENVER -- A man who blamed exposure to far-right extremist content for his online threats to kill Democratic election officials in Colorado and Arizona was sentenced to three years in prison Thursday.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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Five months after beating New York Red Bulls for the club’s sixth MLS Cup title, the Galaxy lost the rematch 7-0 in New York — seven-nil — prompting an impromptu team scolding on the field by Vanney after the final whistle.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The moment a golden retriever and his feline friend were scolded by their owner for their behavior during her trip has left people in stitches.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Other Democrats excoriated the administration for its suspension of the refugee admissions program, particularly while allowing white Afrikaners from South Africa to enter the country.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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But most of Tuesday’s debate came from House Democrats, who excoriated the legislation as an attack on democracy and women in Missouri.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2025
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The brief interview created a furious reaction online, with the likes of Dionne Warwick and Khloé Kardashian upbraiding the journalists for treating Babyface so disrespectfully.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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That starts with upbraiding Chapman’s would-be assassin, who’s still nursing injuries from being run over by a taxicab — this after handling three other agents quite capably.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2024
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Separating fact from invention is difficult, but there have been rumors that there was more than one murderer, the killing was drug-related and — perhaps most disturbingly — that Driscoll was either dismembered or flayed alive.—
Alex Heigl,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Clark, who wore a mischievous smile, flayed her arm once more for the dramatics before stepping on the court and finishing a defensive drill.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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In April, the group Artists for Chicago sent a letter to Johnson signed by more than 200 arts and culture workers further faulting Hedspeth’s leadership.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Central sharpness is excellent at f/1.4, while the edges of the frame can’t be faulted either, which is incredible news for astrophotographers.—
James Abbott,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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“Crucify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crucify. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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