malicious
Example Sentences
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The ban stems from growing concern over the last year that routers were a point of easy-access for malicious actors.
From BBC
However, the Post Office said if there had been retrials, there was a reasonable prospect of conviction and therefore Mr Kalia was not owed full compensation for malicious prosecution.
From BBC
“Still, I was being malicious, stirring things up between the two of you. I’m so sorry.”
From Literature
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That means all your data stays totally encrypted, unseen by malicious hackers or peeping government agencies — plus you get to enjoy unlimited traffic bandwidth and a lightning-fast high-speed connection.
From Salon
“There was no allegation of deadly force and no allegation of malicious intent.”
From Los Angeles Times
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