[W] e literally don't recognize that we're abusing the literal meaning of the word. (inc.com)
A majority of the local churches desire to «walk together» (the literal meaning of the word «synod» or council) towards unity, while a minority desire ethnic isolation. (firstthings.com)
Once more John has started with the literal meaning of a word and ended by having it point beyond itself to something more. (religion-online.org)