way of the cross
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of way of the cross
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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It’s worked back to Targett, and Maguire throws his head in the way of the cross, but Traoré’s shot still forces a save from Henderson.
From The Guardian ● May 9, 2021
“On the way of the cross, Jesus had to suffer,” Mr. Mbinda said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2015
They started from this house, about seventeen in number, to make the way of the cross, that is to say, to follow every step Jesus had taken in this most painful journey.
From The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Emmerich, Anna Catherine
The church came up by the way of the cross.
From Twentieth Century Negro Literature Or, A Cyclopedia of Thought on the Vital Topics Relating to the American Negro by Culp, Daniel Wallace
The way of the cross is not an easy way.
From Days of Heaven Upon Earth by Simpson, A. B. (Albert B.)
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