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