diabolical
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After watching Brazil, you could argue the scheme is no longer diabolical so much as announced.
From Salon ● Oct. 27, 2026
He says the portrayal of Mr. Macron “in diabolical terms by both right and left is, as far as I’m concerned, terribly unfair.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
"It's a diabolical situation that consumers find themselves in and especially at a really important time of year for families and for businesses," Mr Walker said.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2025
The diabolical move from Riley would pay off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2025
It gave me almost a turn to see again one of the letters which I had seen on the Count’s table before I knew of his diabolical plans.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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