baleful

Example Sentences

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But it would be a mistake to think that Duesberg’s baleful influence on medical science will end with his death.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

There’s plenty of blame to go around for these baleful developments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

That’s the crux of horror flick “Good Boy,” in which Indy the retriever detects a baleful force that his human can’t see.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2025

The details of Knight's upbringing were not disclosed in court, but Judge Richardson described them as "baleful".

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025

He also noticed the baleful look Frank was giving Leo.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan