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
There’s plenty of blame to go around for these baleful developments.
Mr. Icke’s expansion of the cast of characters does not really enrich the elemental drama, but it hardly needs to, given the baleful nature of the narrative.
Aside from the challenge this style represents to the rule of law and ordered liberty, it can have baleful political consequences too.
The details of Knight's upbringing were not disclosed in court, but Judge Richardson described them as "baleful".
From BBC
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