devil

Example Sentences

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The biblical passage recounts how the serpent, typically interpreted as the devil in Christian theology, tempted Eve to sin by eating the forbidden fruit.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Simon said he had "seen evil" in his job and that it was "like working with the devil face to face".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Growing up, my dad thought American Express was the devil.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

A mini tornado of ash, embers and debris, known as an ash devil, spun up into the air from the remains of a fire that the crews had already put out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

We run like the devil from the Border Patrol shouting shouting.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads