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unholy

[uhn-hoh-lee] / ʌnˈhoʊ li /




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At times, when throws were pilfered or just launched over the back with no jumper and seemingly no communication, it was an unholy mess.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

A God’s-eye view captures sparks and flames tearing a circle around his unholy play.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

As they fell to a dour defeat in Braga, they completed the unholy trinity of scoring an own goal, missing a penalty and receiving a red card.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

“You had to pick which side of the contradiction to embrace, or else record the whole unholy snarl itself.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

I Manuel Flores am wrapped in the unholy noise and wind from this unholy train.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads




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