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But Haitians understand the horror of zombies to be one of dispossession, a curse enacted by enslavers that binds victims to mindless servitude, denying them liberation in the afterlife.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026

And a small gold pendant from the second century was meant to ward off the evil eye—a curse brought about by an envious glance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

But there were plenty of measures here and there which the chancellor will hope enough people notice and value – and others that some will likely curse.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

When Twin Temple released its debut, 2018’s “Brings You Their Signature Sound … Satanic Doo-Wop,” the band had the blessing and curse of being a genre unto themselves.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

I thought about Mae, casually tossing off French curse words, and about the other girls teasing Mae for being Luc’s favorite.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

It’s also about curses and a giant house that moves around on chicken legs and a turnip-headed scarecrow and pollution and . . . see what I mean?

From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026

Bronwen Barclay had no concerns about "curses" when she got married in a second-hand dress.

From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026

Mr. James also has a challenging role as the crusty salt who curses “dat ole davil sea” almost as many times as Hickey drones on about “pipe dreams” in “The Iceman Cometh.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 14, 2025

As quickly as possible, the crew wrapped up their ill-gotten gains and made for the exit as the four guardians wailed pleas and threats and curses behind them.

From Slate ● Dec. 15, 2024

The commerçant paid it, muttering curses that seemed too strong for the early hour, since this was surely only the first irritation of a very long trip.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

"The victim should be consoled at this time, not cursed," one of them read.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

He even suggested it might be cursed — “There is a hoodoo on it.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

Then we have Benny Safdie as Agamemnon, the king of Mycenae, whom Odysseus follows to Troy and, ultimately, his cursed fate.

From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026

Plain and cursed with spectacles, Mary’s on a speed train to spinsterhood when her relatives summon her to London, where suitors await.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

“Well,” the man said, “about a month ago, our mare ran away, and I cursed our bad luck until Old Sai said, ‘You don’t know.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

O luxury! thou curst by Heaven's decree, How ill exchanged are things like these for thee!

From Salon ● Dec. 28, 2020

The pilgrim tried to think of earlier, happier sights: of his friend Cuthbert—alas! one night’s disgrace left him without that friend; of Giles, the soul of honour, who became a traitor, spit upon and curst.

From The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning by Edward Berdoe

Come, curst gold, Thou common ore of mankind, that putt'st odds Among the rout of nations, I will make thee Take thy right place!

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 12th 1893 by Various

"Nunky," he murmured, "since you're so curst wide-awake I'm free to confess that for the last six months I've worshipped at the shrine of the Admirable Betty—de-votedly, sir!"

From Our Admirable Betty A Romance by Jeffery Farnol

Sir, I ask your pardon; but by making yourself my equal, I've got so used to familiarity, that I find it curst hard to shake it off.

From Wild Oats or, The Strolling Gentlemen by Anonymous

Ars Technica reported last year that cursing would disable Google’s AI overview.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

“I always tell people, it’s not the million-dollar estate that has people cursing probate. It’s the ’72 Ford Torino up on blocks in your garage,” said Keller.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

Indeed, old photos show a room with seating for all, with sharply dressed riders reading newspapers and enjoying casual conversation rather than standing in a sweaty mob and cursing their travel agents.

From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026

"It's like you're clinging on, for dear life, onto the ball that is continuing to roll, and sort of cursing yourself and the world the entire time."

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

And clinging desperately to the end of the string, shouting and cursing with fury, was the huge hairy Cloud-Man.

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl