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Meanings of holy grail in English
Cup, dish or stone with miraculous powers, important motif in Arthurian literature.
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Examples for "grail"
Examples for "grail"
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Yet another example of the holy grail that is value for money.
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The grail was heavy in his arm, far beyond its true weight.
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Many of the speakers saw integration, not competition as the holy grail.
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Time was that car ownership was the holy grail of adult independence.
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Cruises are not the holy grail of holidays, but they're great fun.
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The Machen Estate consisted of five four-storey blocks, rectangular brown- and white-brick structures called Pan House, Pyramid House, Bowmen House, Jade House and Sangraal House.
Usage of holy grail in English
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Yet another example of the holy grail that is value for money.
2
Many of the speakers saw integration, not competition as the holy grail.
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Time was that car ownership was the holy grail of adult independence.
4
Cruises are not the holy grail of holidays, but they're great fun.
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This chocolate tart might be the holy grail of dinner party desserts.
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This makes the genuinely easy three-ingredient recipe a holy grail of sorts.
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In response to Prevention: the new holy grail of treating mental illness.
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This, it seems, is both his holy grail and his would-be legacy.
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An old and effective strategy, it is the holy grail of activism.
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The Melbourne Cup, let's face it, is the holy grail of racing.
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The womb of God, the holy grail, was filled with tainted blood.
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This week: beauty therapy Beauty has become the holy grail of our time.
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Journalism: It's the holy grail, the gig every writer wants: an autobiographical column.
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But directly at eye level is the holy grail of breakfast foods: bacon.
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Timing it to avoid an inconvenient and expensive gap is the holy grail.
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Google's true holy grail is understanding, anticipating, and serving our intent.
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