diabolical
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In later works by Christie and others, diabolical deeds increasingly transpired in villages, hotels, trains, planes, boats and locked rooms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 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
The promise remains dazzling and deliciously diabolical enough for adherents to forget that deals with the devil always come with a hidden, inescapable price tag.
From Salon • Nov. 1, 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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