unholy

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Formed in England in 1968, Deep Purple became known as one of the "unholy trinity" of British heavy metal bands, alongside Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The so-called "unholy alliance" - a play on the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity - is made up of Museveni, Kainerugaba, and the president's powerful brother and special adviser, Salim Saleh.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

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

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