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vicious

[vish-uhs] / ˈvɪʃ əs /




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Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols was a repeat offender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Vicious battling and the establishing of power is often expected in games, so when deeper thinking is present, it needs to be appreciated.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2024

He copied their style on his first recordings, using the alias Vicious Kid, and sharing MP3s around his neighbourhood via Bluetooth.

From BBC • May 26, 2023

In the original photo, Chaeyoung, whose full name is Son Chae-young, wore a top printed with an image of Sid Vicious.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2023

Vicious pleasure courses through me at the thought.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth




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