devil
Example Sentences
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However, "slowly, slowly, you find yourself dancing with the devil," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
“If you are on his good side, he’s very good, but get on his bad side, and he’s the devil himself,” goes one.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Custody notes, which were shown to the hearing, detailed Calocane's demeanour saying he had been talking about "seeing the devil".
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
Kate declares she’ll sell her soul to the devil himself to be reunited with her baby boy.
From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026
“You’re not going to tell me to go to the devil, are you?” he asked.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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