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sinister

[sin-uh-ster] / ˈsɪn ə stər /


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Critics, Alito said at the time, were falsely suggesting that the court was behaving in a sinister fashion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

But Pattison told the jury: "Mr Albadri's intention was not just focused on his application. The prosecution say he had other matters on his mind - matters far more sinister."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The movie’s real draw is its blissfully sinister sound design, which utilizes the podcaster lifestyle to go full maximalist while the film’s visual landscape remains sparse and disquieting.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

A more sinister figure lurks behind Rodriguez in interior and justice minister Diosdado Cabello, Pachon notes.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The sinister blunt head moved in a lazy rhythm, its forked tongue flickering endlessly in and out, the round bead-like jet eyes never leaving his for an instant.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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