curse

Example Sentences

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Ever since humans discovered the art and curse of war, leaders have found out that it is easier to start a war than to end one with a clear victory.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It went to the House and died, and Americans continue to change their clocks twice a year against their own clearly stated will, like a nation under a curse.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

They enact for their confused rescuer the story of the forgotten fairy at the christening, the curse and the spindle—and then go back to sleep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Running from murderous in-laws is nothing compared to the threat at the heart of “Something Very Bad is Going to Happen,” which depicts exchanging vows with a presumed soul mate as gambling with a curse.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

“Once upon a time there was a couple with many cattle, but only one son. Their neighbors became jealous, so they hired a witch to put a curse on them.”

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer