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malice

[mal-is] / ˈmæl ɪs /


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Despite the vast trove of limited series available these days, over-the-top ‘80s-style melodramas like this, sagas laced with delectable malice, simply do not exist today. “

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

For his part, Daniel J. Sullivan denied any malice or mischievous intent.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

Never attribute to malice what you can attribute to carelessness or incompetence.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

"There is no evidence of bad faith, malice, corruption, fraud, partiality, or any want of integrity on the part of Referee Mark Lyson," the commission added.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

Werfel thought about what waited for him once Spurge left: the fury of the du Burghs and the hidden malice of the secret police.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin




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