curses
Example Sentences
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Demonstrating yet again that horrible and failed movies can make for delectable documentaries, “Boorman and the Devil,” from director David Kittredge, does not deal with curses, unless bad decisions count, and they probably should.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
It’s also about curses and a giant house that moves around on chicken legs and a turnip-headed scarecrow and pollution and . . . see what I mean?
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
Bronwen Barclay had no concerns about "curses" when she got married in a second-hand dress.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
As quickly as possible, the crew wrapped up their ill-gotten gains and made for the exit as the four guardians wailed pleas and threats and curses behind them.
From Slate ● Dec. 15, 2024
For a moment the sight of it gladdened the hearts of the hobbits; but Gollum cowered down, muttering curses on the White Face.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
