wickedness

Example Sentences

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Playing a vain, pitch-perfect vision of Los Angeles’ wickedness in “Maps to the Stars,” Julianne Moore mothered so hard she almost separated California right down the San Andreas fault line.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

They all have a reason for the wickedness that they do.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026

Good is not assured victory over evil in Shakespeare, though wickedness sets in motion those forces that will hasten the end of its ride.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2025

A second person said: "The bolt challenge is paining me because it’s innocent and hardworking people on both sides that are suffering for the wickedness and thoughtlessness of other people. Really unfair."

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2024

“That’s not the point. Saint Francis didn’t say,‘I’m going to punish you for all the wickedness you’ve done.’

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer