villain
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And intriguing developments—such as Christopher’s newfound magical ability to inhabit the minds of animals or the introduction of a villain finally worth rooting against—don’t yet cohere into a deeper meaning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
"I wanted a villain that was different," said director Chase, who was looking to create a charismatic demon.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Is it the main villain in One Thousand and One Nights?
From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2026
But the writers don’t paint Macon as a simple villain, or anyone else as a cut-and-dried protagonist.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
The film was horrific for its time, a villain played by a young girl, appearing as innocent as any other.
From "Allegedly" by Tiffany D. Jackson
All around them, the zing is missing, the villains are lackluster, the energy is low.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
There are no villains here, just a group of super-fit college grads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
"It's definitely one of the villains of recycling," said Ambarish Mitra, co-founder of Greyparrot, a waste analytics company which helps recovery facilities.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Argentina are so often painted as the pantomime villains of international football - particularly by England fans.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
“I’m serious. Gimmicks and overpowered, square-jawed jocks. Miss me with that. And the villains are so over-the-top!”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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