malice
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A mathematical model possesses neither intent, malice nor the will to defy its creators, let alone extinguish our species.
From The Wall Street Journal â Sep. 21, 2026
On the one hand, Darkness’ giant black horns, glowing eyes and claws declare his absolute malice from the moment he appears onscreen, mournfully slumped on a throne.
From Salon â Aug. 26, 2026
They claim that his alleged speeding does not meet the legal standard for implied malice, meaning to act with a conscious disregard for human life.
From Los Angeles Times â Jul. 28, 2026
Never attribute to malice what you can attribute to carelessness or incompetence.
From MarketWatch â Jul. 10, 2026
“This is a most unfortunate affair, and will probably be much talked of. But we must stem the tide of malice, and pour into the wounded bosoms of each other the balm of sisterly consolation.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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Take the Bad with the Good: Bene and Mal
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The Tragedy of Macbeth
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