sinister
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Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck, discuss theories on why the hell anyone would do this and whether it’s just weird or actually sinister.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
When given center stage, his Putin is commanding, reminding us of the real sinister power in the room.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
A sinister atmosphere hangs over the narrative, a marked shift from the cheerful fare of other major kid releases in the past several years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
But the picture-postcard views mask a more sinister reality.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
To be honest, it really didn’t taste like anything more sinister than strawberry lemonade.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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