evilness
Example Sentences
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While Thorne notes that the title of the book has become a shorthand for the "evilness of boys," the story and its characters are far more complex, he says.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
He called on the Tigrayan people to end the bloodshed, and said, “Tricks, evilness and sabotage should stop here.”
From New York Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
“If I can raise awareness and shed light on the evilness and senseless acts, I will,” he says.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 2, 2022
“The evilness that took place that day will never be forgotten,” she said.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2021
They say she will Point a long finger, Gnarled root of evilness, And stare a soft Hole in your lungs: The air leaks From this hole And climbs in the trees.
From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto
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