the Crucifixion

noun

: the killing of Jesus Christ on a cross

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Beneath a mural of the crucifixion, a group of men crowds around a gate where shelter workers call out the names of those who can come in. — Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 May 2023 In his hand, the comforter carries a tiny painting of the Crucifixion, mounted on a stick. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 July 2025 Personally my favorite part is the cross-shaped charm, for what was the crucifixion if not the ultimate thirst trap? — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2023 Conveying the Crucifixion and subsequent anguish using only voice provided an opportunity for Pelphrey to hone a new set of skills. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Crucifixion

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