bane
Example Sentences
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Ironically, a powerful German military, the bane of Europe in the first half of the 20th century, is now essential to its security in the 21st.
Besides, high cholesterol is the bane of men in my family, not cancer — so why worry?
From Los Angeles Times
But the bane for homeowners could drive demand for home improvement retailers and builders in the coming weeks, analysts said.
From Barron's
Yes, the word “continues” is the bane of headline writers, but I see no way around it.
From Barron's
Falling prices are a boon for buyers but a bane for homeowners.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
