malice
Example Sentences
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Prosecutors charged Moore with malice murder because she had taken misoprostol.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
In a second phase, jurors added a further $3 million in total punitive damages after finding both companies had acted with malice, oppression or fraud.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Ultimately, the reviews exist to help other guests and hosts to make an informed decision, and the entire system works better if people are honest and act without malice.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
"The level of calculation and malice behind this is something I struggle to understand," she said.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
There was no malice in Feral’s words, but they stung like a pinch.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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