witchcraft

Example Sentences

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In a country where bats are often associated with witchcraft, Tanshi successfully launched a community-led campaign to protect them by preventing wildfires in the areas where they live.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Madigan added that she and Cregger were in conversation about a Gladys prequel movie, which would likely explore her origins and journey to witchcraft.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

At a time when you could still be tried and convicted of witchcraft, such aspersions could be lethal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Belief in witchcraft is also so deeply ingrained in Sierra Leone, even among many police officers, that there is often a fear of pursuing cases further - and most go unsolved.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

While Stevenson was with them, a boy was accused of witchcraft after a twelve-year-old girl he had touched died from a seizure.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith