diabolical

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That’s when UConn coach Dan Hurley dialed up “Twelve On,” a diabolical full-court trap that would make or break his entire season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Why it’s vital: Never underestimate the power of seeing an intelligent, moral character triumph in the face of overwhelming challenges brought on by diabolical forces.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

The diabolical move from Riley would pay off.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025

It’s less stupid, for starters, and more diabolical.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

By the spring of 2005, Howie Hubler and his traders believed, with reason, that these diabolical insurance policies they’d created were dead certain to pay off.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis