the Holy Grail
noun
: the cup that is said to have been used by Jesus Christ and that was sought by knights during the Middle Ages
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Pray for a miracle, like Arthur did with the Holy Grail, and let God show them the way.
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Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
Knocked Up Watch on Netflix Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 June 2024
For die-hard eclipse chasers, the Holy Grail is a total eclipse – and in the path of totality, this year’s best destination is in central and western Mexico.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
Targeting ads precisely and efficiently to individuals is the Holy Grail of advertising.
—Paul Starr, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2019
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Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post, 16 July 2024
Knocked Up Watch on Netflix Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 June 2024
For die-hard eclipse chasers, the Holy Grail is a total eclipse – and in the path of totality, this year’s best destination is in central and western Mexico.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
Targeting ads precisely and efficiently to individuals is the Holy Grail of advertising.
—Paul Starr, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2019
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