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
She said: "We've seen the worst care homes - diabolical homes - and they're not inspected for two or three years."
From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025
It’s less stupid, for starters, and more diabolical.
From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025
Nor did they hear the small mouselike noises of disbelief and outrage that issued from the napkin as Roscuro went on unfolding, step by step, his diabolical plan to bring the princess to darkness.
From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo
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