calvary

[US]/ˈkælvəri/
[UK]/ˈkælvəri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a representation of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.;a place of skull-shaped hill where Jesus was crucified.

Phrases & Collocations

Calvary Hill

Calvary Cross

Calvary Chapel

calvary road

calvary cross

calvary hill

calvary chapel

calvary love

calvary experience

calvary story

calvary message

calvary vision

calvary faith

Example Sentences

he found solace at calvary during difficult times.

many pilgrims visit calvary every year.

calvary represents a significant moment in history.

she often reflects on the events of calvary.

the story of calvary is central to christian faith.

they held a service at calvary to commemorate the occasion.

calvary is often depicted in religious art.

visitors are moved by the significance of calvary.

he spoke passionately about the lessons learned from calvary.

calvary serves as a reminder of sacrifice and redemption.

Real-world Examples

Bree knew it was about to get bloody. What she didn't know was, the calvary was on its way.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

And here, on Mt. Calvary, He does His final battle.

Source: Catholicism

Mr Riding notes that “although his involvement in the intellectual resistance had been minimal, after the liberation he had suddenly appeared as the chronicler of France's calvary.”

Source: The Economist - Arts

Anyhow, she left it almost finished in the Grotto of the Calvary at the Capuccini Hotel at Amalfi while she went for a little ink.

Source: The Room with a View (Part 1)

Which of you has remembered the agony of God the Father, when He bent from His throne in the heavens above, and looked down upon Calvary?

Source: The Gadfly (Original Version)

I discovered the calvary of the Sablons, an opaque black on a background of flame, and I saw nearly all the windows of the castle flaring as for a sinister feast.

Source: Goose Palm Queen Barbecue Restaurant (Part 2)

When Felicite passed the Calvary again, she felt as if she must entrust that which was dearest to her to the Lord; and for a long while she prayed, with uplifted eyes and a face wet with tears.

Source: A simple heart.

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