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"China has repeatedly made clear its solemn position. The most urgent task is to do everything to avoid the resumption of conflict, not to use the conflict to... maliciously smear other countries."

From Barron's May 11, 2026

When she did, she was maliciously disbelieved and ridiculed by the likes of Drake and 50 Cent.

From Salon Apr. 30, 2026

The designation is based on a provision in a 2010 law aimed at foreign adversaries seeking to “sabotage, maliciously introduce unwanted function, or otherwise subvert” American military systems.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 13, 2026

In a statement on X on Sunday, he said subsequent investigations established he was "deceived, and at no time did I act maliciously".

From BBC Dec. 14, 2025

She was looking me up and down, as I had expected, but in a direct straightforward fashion, not maliciously like Mrs. Danvers, not with unfriendliness.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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