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Why is an ultimate goal called a ‘Holy Grail?’

  • Written by Joanne M. Pierce, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
imageAn 18th-century stained glass window panel by William Peckitt, showing The Last Supper of Christ and the disciples.TonyBaggett via iStock / Getty Images Plus

For decades, winning an Olympic medal has been described as the Holy Grail of sports.

Athletes aren’t the only ones in search of a Holy Grail. For example, in 2012, when physicists...

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