curses
Example Sentences
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In baseball, curses are no joking matter, and the Curse of the FTD Burger might now have befallen the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Bronwen Barclay had no concerns about "curses" when she got married in a second-hand dress.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
Mr. James also has a challenging role as the crusty salt who curses “dat ole davil sea” almost as many times as Hickey drones on about “pipe dreams” in “The Iceman Cometh.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 14, 2025
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
I try to picture it—the two of them rolling out onto the mossy forest floor amid indignant curses.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
