unholy

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

These are images that evoke nature as a force at apparent odds with fashion, holy vs. unholy.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

My fiancee Roxana qualifies for sainthood because whenever we go out, she must patiently wait for me to get dressed, which takes forever and is accompanied by the unholy sounds of struggle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2025

"It's like an unholy alliance," says Catherine Pakaluk, an economist, mother of eight and stepmother of six.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2025

In the row of Senior Skulls in front of me, Marcus shouts his approval, his eyes lit with unholy joy.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir